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I just thought I’d write a short post about an article that a fellow blogger who writes Work Shouldn’t Suck shared with me this morning.  The article is called 50 Worst of the Worst (And Most Common) Job Interview Mistakes.

Karen Burns hits the nail on the head with her list of the worst, here are a few of my favorites from this list.

• Arriving late.
• Lighting up a cigarette, or smelling like a cigarette.
• Bad-mouthing your last boss.
• Forgetting the name of the person you’re interviewing with.
• Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece.
• Failing to research the employer in advance.
• Talking about salary requirements too soon.
• Being unable to explain how your strengths and abilities apply to the job in question.
• Asking no questions at all.
• Failing to listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying.
• Chewing gum, tobacco, your pen, your hair.
• Speaking rudely to the receptionist.
• Being too familiar and jokey.
• Sounding desperate.
• Oversharing.

These are just a few from Karen’s list, check the article out yourself.  It’s always good to prepare for an interview so take the time to do your research and ask a friend or peer if they can assist with a mock interview.  You’ll have a better chance of landing that position you really want and will be a success at standing out from other candidates.

Have a great day and good luck with your job search!