I think it must be added in today's international market place, that American job candidates should be aware of what the foreign competition bring to the interview. It is sobering to know that a foreign graduate is seeking a job in a second language, and that they often come to the interview having excelled, in many instances, in three critical areas: pure and demonstrable knowledge of their field, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and development of a superb work ethic. So, not only are they early for the interview and dressed appropriately, they have taken great pains to know what they are taking about, communicate well, and make the prospect of working with them a professionally sound and pleasant idea.
Prof. ARTof NY2:40AM February 16, 2012
I think audible farting is a big no-no that should be at the top of this list. Even if there are three of you in the interview room, farting loud enough for pinpointing the source eliminates any hope of plausible deniability.
Bob Smithof NY6:24PM February 08, 2012
how about the interviewer who constantly interupts your interview answering his phone?
I was seeking a job at a "LARGE" equipment supplier for industry. The 1st interview went great but the 2nd interview was interupted no less than 5 times in 20 minutes by calls (not all business).
Disappointed interveweeof IL8:42PM February 07, 2012
A question I ask HR when I am being interviewed is "What would you like to see improved in this position" and I usually get a response of "Wow I've never been asked that question; that's a great question". They, then, will tell me.
Desiree Wrenof ID7:41PM February 07, 2012
15 minutes prior to the interview is a good idea -- it's still not unheard of to have to fill out a paper app, especially with a smaller company. At the worst, you get the restroom key and give yourself a last-minute once-over.
Janetof OH4:20PM February 07, 2012
Nice post, Luke! But we can't stop at researching the company...we must also research ourselves online, since our interviewers are likely to do so. I nearly blew it recently, but got the job anyway. And they even published the story: http://balancedworklife.com/blog/how-to-blow-your-interview/
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