1. Poor personal appearance
2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm; passive and indifferent
3. Overemphasis on money; interested only in the best dollar offer; lying about current salary
4. Condemnation of past employer
5. Making derogatory comments about women, particular ethnic groups, people’s ages, physical appearance or handicap. Such comments are discriminatory and will immediately rule you out.
6. Limp, fishy handshake
7. Poor eye contact
8. Late to interview
9. Failure to express appreciation for interviewer’s time
10. Not asking questions about the job
11. Vague or rambling responses to questions
12. Overbearing, overaggressive, conceited “know it all”
13. Unable to express self clearly
14. Lack of confidence and poise; nervous; ill at ease
15. Lack of planning for career; no purpose or goals
16. Unwillingness to start at bottom
17. Lack of tact and manners.
18. Lack of vitality
19. Lack of maturity
20. Indecision
21. Makes excuses, hedges on unfavorable factors in record, evasive
22. Merely shopping around
23. Wants job only for short time
24. No interest in company or industry; has not looked at company website
25. Cynical
26. Low moral standards
27. Lazy
28. Intolerant; strong prejudices
29. Inability to take criticism
30. High pressure type
31. Narrow interests
32. Asks about hours and time off.
33. Doesn’t want to work overtime.
34. Answers cell phone during interview-or cell phone/pager rings during interview.
35. Argues with interviewer about technology.
36. Admits that he cannot get along with co-workers.
37. Clips nails, chews gum or eats candy, even if offered.

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