By Caryl and Ronald L. Krannich Ph.Ds
Courtesy of Impact Publications

1. Arrives late for the interview.
2. Indicates he is late because the directions he was given were not good.
3. Looks disheveled and inappropriately dressed.
4. Slouches in his seat.
5. Does not maintain good eye contact with interviewer.
6. Assumes he will find out about the company in the interview. Asks the interviewer, "What do you do here?"
7. Does not link what he can do with the needs of the employer.
8. Brags about how great he is, but cites no evidence of accomplishments.
9. Responses have no clear focus. Seem disorganized and rambling.
10. Is low-key; does not project enthusiasm nor appear to want the job.
11. Answers most questions with short "yes" and "no" answers.
12. Appears desperate for a job--any job.
13. Calls the interviewer by his first name or uses the wrong name.
14. Badmouths his former boss and the company.
15. Gives memorized responses and forgets parts.
16. Asks "How am I doing? Are you going to hire me?"
17. Blurts out, "I need to make at least $35,000. I hope this job pays at least that much," near the beginning of the interview.
18. When asked "Do you have any questions?" says "No."