Job Interview No-No's

Since many of the young adults I know go through job interviews every now and then, I thought the following tips might be helpful. Make sure to avoid these when having a job interview so as to increase your chances of getting hired.

THINGS NOT TO DO OR SAY AT YOUR JOB INTERVIEW

~ See photo of interviewer's family on desk, point, and start laughing uncontrollably.

~ Ask if there is only one emergency exit, grin and say, "I bet this floor would be in trouble if someone barricaded that."

~ Inquire on office policy of friends staying over.

~ Over-emphasize your ability to use a copier.

~ Ask if it's OK for you to sit on the floor.

~ Admit having little impact on the overhead budget because you swiped all the supplies from your previous employer.

~ Although parking was free, insist they validate something or you're not leaving.

~ Mention your resume would have been stronger, but you didn't feel like making up anything else.

~ Walk into interviewer's office with a tape measure, measure office from a few angles, put away and declare: "NOW we can begin."

~ As you walk into the office for first time, ask receptionist to hold all your calls.

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