9 Common Interview Mistakes You Should Avoid

Some of the common interview mistakes made in job interviews are also the ones that most hurt your chances of getting hired. You may think you have the knowledge, experience, or the skills to get the job. But it turns out you don't! You wonder what the reasons are. Well, you may have done one or more of the following 9 common interview mistakes.

According to a survey released by job site CareerBuilder, nearly half (49%) of employers know within the first 5 minutes of an interview whether a job candidate is a good or bad fit for the position, and 87% know within the first 15 minutes.

Below are the common interview mistakes that the 2,201 hiring managers surveyed have ever seen:

9 Common Interview Mistakes You Should Avoid

1. Appearing disinterested

2. Dressing inappropriately

3. Appearing arrogant

4. Talking negatively about current or previous employers

5. Answering a cell phone or texting during the interview

6. Appearing uninformed about the company or role

7. Not providing specific examples

8. Providing too much personal information

9. Asking the hiring manager personal questions

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When you're on a job interview, everything you do is scrutinized. So understand that you need to be the best version of yourself. That means you should pay careful attention to the smallest details. And look to the interviewer for cues on what they value. So these are the 9 common interview mistakes you should avoid. Do them, and you won't get the job! What do you think? And suggestions?

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