Interview Blunders...

In times of increased competition, jobseekers must be extra vigilant to ensure a best impression is made during each interview.  It is, therefore, surprising that the following blunders are continually made:

* Responding to texts/answering phones

* Too much personal information given

* Arrogance/Lack of interest

* Dressing inappropriately

The most commonly cited reasons for declining candidates include:

* Criticising their employers (32%)

* Not asking relevant questions (51%)

* Failing to provide details about specific achievements (57%)

The research, conducted by a recruitment website, also revealed the following real-life excerpts:

* A candidate who wore his bike helmet for the duration of his interview.

* A candidate who made an international phone call when the interviewer left the room.

* A candidate who wanted to be a vicar when applying for a full-time accounting position.

* A candidate who fell asleep.

* A candidate who brought a family member with her to the interview.

* A candidate who asked for a cigarette.

* A candidate who talked about her love life.

* A candidate who dunked his biscuit in a hot drink (which broke in the mug) and dug it out with his fingers.

* A candidate who said she didn't know why she was at the interview.

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[Source: HR Review 9-9-10]