Commonplace–and Bizarre–Job Candidate Miscues
Serious Problem
36% of surveyed interviewers said that candidates often make the mistake of failing to smile during an interview.
Toy Time
33% of those surveyed said candidates often make the mistake of playing with something on the table.
Straighten Up
30% of surveyed executives said candidates too often exhibit bad posture.
Get a Grip
22% of interviewers said candidates hurt their chances when they offer a weak handshake.
Hands Off
11% of interviewers said they don’t like to see interviewees use too many hand gestures.
Compensation Issues
A candidate asked how much money everyone else at the company made.
Divine Guidance
Another asked if he could offer religious advice to employees.
(Politically) Incorrect Response
In answering a question about diversity, a prospect used the term “off the boat.”
Pen Pal
A candidate brought about 50 ink pens to the interview and spread them out on a table.
Search Party
Another attempted to Google the answer to an interview question.
