Most Embarrassing Job Interview Mistakes
Revealed (And How You Can Avoid Them) © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All rights reserved. © 201T4h Oisf fmiceaTteeraiaml .i sA t hReo bceorntf iHdaelnf tCiaol mprpoapneyr.t yA onf EOqfufiacel OTepapmor.t uCnoitpyy Einmg polor yreepr rMod/Fu/cDinisga tbhiilsity m/Vaetet.rial is strictly prohibited.

“The candidate called the interviewer
by the wrong name.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

“One job seeker had lettuce
on his teeth when he arrived.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

“An interviewee was so nervous
she almost fainted.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

“The applicant did a song
and dance routine in hopes of getting the job.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

“Someone brought his pet dog.”
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

“When a woman was asked
to tell the interviewer a little about herself, she didn’t have anything to say.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Some job seekers failed to
dress the part: “An applicant showed up in sweatpants.” © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. “One candidate didn’t realize his zipper was down.” “The person was wearing mismatched shoes.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada

These professionals should have watched
what they said: “Someone started swearing during the interview.” © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. “One job applicant was caught lying on her resume during the meeting.” “A candidate claimed he was late because he got lost, but the receptionist said she saw him hanging out at the coffee shop.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada

Others didn’t realize that actions
speak louder than words: “A candidate fell asleep.” © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. “One applicant said he never lets people see him sweat -- but he was sweating profusely.” “The person was checking his cell phone and chewing gum during the interview.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada

This job seeker made the
ultimate of interview mistakes: “A guy didn’t know what job he was applying for.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

And sometimes, the interviewers were
guilty of cringe-worthy moments: “Someone spilled a pot of hot coffee on the candidate.” “An interviewer walked into the closet instead of the meeting room.” © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. “A hiring manager was reading the wrong person’s resume.” Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada

7 ways to avoid embarrassing
job interview mistakes: 1. Do your research about the company. 2. Practice responses to common and tough questions. 3. Dress to impress, paying attention to details from head to toe. 4. Verify directions in advance and build in time to decompress before meeting. 5. Don’t lie or stretch the truth. 6. Watch your body language and delivery when responding. 7. Speak diplomatically about former employers. Source: OfficeTeam survey of 613 senior managers in the United States and Canada © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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Half company, is the nation’s leading staffing service specializing in the temporary placement of highly skilled office and administrative support professionals. Visit OfficeTeam’s Take Note blog for more career, workplace and management trends officeteam.com © 2014 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.