Even smart people do stupid things sometimes. And when it comes to job interviews, there is definitely no shortage of gaffes and missteps than can not only cause a job seeker to no get hired, but can become the focus of laughter for human resources professionals and managers.
A recent survey of 2,600 HR pros and hiring managers by job search website Career Builder distinguished the best of the worst interview mistakes:
- Interrupted an interview to call his wife to ask her if the starting salary was enough
- Brought childhood toys to the interview
- Said her hair was perfect when asked why she should become part of the team
- Bragged about being in the local newspaper for alleged theft
- Ate a pizza he brought with him
- Ate crumbs off the table
- Asked where the nearest bar was located
- Invited interviewer to dinner afterwards
- Stated that if the interviewer wanted to get to heaven, she would hire him
- Asked interviewer why her aura didn’t like her.
The survey also asked what job seeker behavior would make them nearly instantly end an interview. “You’re Not Ever Gonna Be Hired:”
- Being caught lying: 66%
- Answering a personal phone call: 64%
- Appearing arrogant: 59%
- Dressing inappropriately: 49%
- Lacking accountability: 48%
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