Survey Finds Top Interview Blunders

According to a release from the company regarding the polling of 600 managers, Richard Castellini, the company’s Senior Career Advisor, offered the largest mistakes made:

• Crying or arguing in the interview.
• Bringing someone else – family or friends – to an interview.
• Not showing enthusiasm – for example, by asking for direction to another interview, or by saying you want the job for employee discount.
• Not showing proper etiquette and manners.
• Not dressing properly for an interview.
• Using dirty language or telling improper jokes.
• Asking questions about security and drug tests, which can make employers suspicious.
• Drinking or flirting with managers during the interview.

The CareerBuilder.com survey, “Top Interview Mistakes 2005,” was conducted in February and March.