Appearance
Wearing sunglasses throughout the interview
Dirty nails
Inappropriate attire for the position desired (you should be dressed for
the position for which you are applying - when applicable)
Bad posture
Carelessly dressed, indicating a lack of care and concern
Your clothes is your packaging; it should not take away from the product.
" Dressing professionally provides instant credibility and signals to
clients, customers and colleagues that they're working with someone who
takes the position seriously" (Diane Domeyer, executive director of
Office Team)Cell Phone
Interrupts the interview to take shut off ringing cell phone
or even to answer cell call
Communication
Answers questions with one word and absolutely no elaboration.
Uses crass language (sucks, Excuse me but I need to go pee) or even
profanity.
Rambles on to complain (about former boss, former co-workers, family,
and friends or about hours worked...)
Inability to express self and desires. Inability to sell himself.
Poor speech.
Saying you hate computers at at technological business or hat kids at a
child care....
Nonverbal communication like slouching when sitting or standing say you
have no confidence.
Dishonesty
Stating information that is different from what is on the
application form, be it work history, reason for leaving, conviction
record...
Enthusiasm
Lacking - shows no drive , no energy, not motivation, no desire, no
promise to work hard.
Shows no particular enthusiasm or interest for the job being offered or
for the business in particular.
Taps feet, bangs fingers, looks at watch as if ready to leave
Food
Bringing a snack or asking if there will be a break for a snack
Asking interviewer to hurry up because you're meeting someone for dinner
Personality
Timid, no self-confidence, inadequate, not poised
Preparedness
Lack of preparation for interview: lacking information regarding the
position and company to which one is applying
Inadequate preparation for and skills for desired position
Salary
Unrealistic demands
More concerned with salary than with personal contributions to the
position
Excessive concern with benefits
Silence
If the interviewer remains silent after you answer a question, don't get
stressed and just ramble on to fill the void. Rather, ask, "Is there
anything else I can add to fill in on that point?" (Scarafile)
Thank Yous
Not sending a thank you can cost you a job per Rosemary
Haefner, VP of Human Resources, career Builders.com. ("No Thank you
could mean no job", Norwich Bulletin, October 19,2005 Page E1)
Timeliness
Arriving on time, but rushed and frazzled at an interview
Arriving late at the interview
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