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50 Ways to Blow Your Job Interview  
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Job interviews can be very stressful, especially your first one out of college. Here are some tips that will help you do well by showing you what you SHOULD NOT do!

	Show up unprepared
	Pay little attention to your appearance
	Have nothing to say
	Say too much
	Give a sob story
	Tell jokes
	Lie
	Trash a former employer
	Blame problems on co-workers
	Act too familiar with your interviewers
	Give too many personal details
	Fidget, bite your nails, drum your fingers or show nervousness
	Chew gum
	Bring your breakfast, lunch or dinner
	Be disrespectful
	Turn in a messy application
	Bring only one copy of your resume
	Sit before you’re offered a chair
	Smoke or drink alcohol
	Talk on your cell phone or read text messages
	Show up late
	Discuss money, time off or benefits unless an offer has been made
	Ask no questions
	Bring your cute little dog on the interview
	Brush hair, file nails, put on lipstick
	Cut short the interview for another appointment
	Hit on the receptionist or pass your phone number to a cute guy
	Get too comfortable
	Give vague answers
	Use foul language
	Act as if they need you more than you need them
	Excuse yourself often to use the bathroom or phone
	Forget to shake hands
	Fail to follow up
	Fail to send a thank you note
	Stare at your feet the whole time
	Eat during it
	Not knowing anything about the company
	Show up drunk
	Show up high
	Show up with your kids
	Show up with a hoker
	Ask for money
	Take him out for drinks later
	Don't cry
	Don't laugh to must

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