Ways to blow a job interview

Posted byJay RobbPosted inUncategorized

Courtesy of CareerBuilder.com and a survey of 3,000 U.S. hiring managers.

When asked about the most common mistakes made by candidates during job interviews

  • 51% of managers said inappropriate dress
  • 49% said negative comments about previous employer
  • 48% said interviewees who appeared disinterested

Rounding out the list of missteps guaranteed to not get you hired were arrogance, evasiveness and poor questions.

Published by Jay Robb

I've reviewed more than 500 business books for the Hamilton Spectator since 1999. By day, I serve as communications manager for the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. I've worked in public relations since 1993 and call Hamilton, Ontario home.

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