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The Most Common Mistakes . . .

April 28, 2021

The Most Common Mistakes made
during a Job Interview*

  • 67 %  Fail to make eye contact
  • 47 %  Have little or no knowledge of the company
  • 38 %  Lack of smile
  • 33 %  Bad posture
  • 33 %  Fidgeting too much
  • 21 %  Playing with hair or touching face
  • 21 %  Crossing arms over chest
  • 09 %  Using too many hand gestures

* According to a survey of 2,000 bosses in 2017

Clothing is Important

  • Clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates
    • Don’t try to be fashionable or trendy.
      The general rule is business professional attire.

      • Even in a video interview.

Punctuality

  • Be on time. Be respectful of the interviewer’s schedule.
    • Don’t be too early.
    • Never be late.
      • Even in a video interview.

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