Archive forFebruary, 2008

10 Interview Bloopers to Avoid

Deborah Walker on Quintcareers.com offers these 10 very simple, but critical bloopers to avoid when going out to interview for your next job.

1) Poor handshake
2) Talking too much
3) Talking negatively about current or past employers/managers
4) Showing up late or too early
5) Treating the receptionist rudely
6) Asking about benefits, vacation time or salary
7) Not preparing for the interview
8) Verbal ticks
9) Not enough/too much eye contact
10) Failure to match communication style

Very sound reasons are given for each of these points. I encourage you to check it out!

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