Once you do land that in-person interview, be prepared. Below is a list of behavior to avoid:
- Poor appearance
- No eye contact
- Lack of courtesy
- Lack of career plan
- Slang language – not speaking in complete sentences
- Short-term employment
- Being overbearing
- Late
- Sloppy application
- Lack of enthusiasm
- Lack of confidence
- Showing nervous habits
- Over-emphasis on money
- Poor scholastic record
- Lack of tact
- Lack of maturity
- Lack of knowledge of field of specialization
- Unwilling to relocate
- Intolerant prejudices
- Never heard of the company
- Wanting too much too soon
- Being cynical/lazy
- Limp-fishy handshake
- Unwilling to start at the bottom
- Not speaking well of past employer
