From texting to chewing gum to bringing a friend, there are many bad behaviors that may seem obvious to most job seekers. However, if you’ve been in a hiring position for any length of time, you know people can surprise you. For our June question of the month, we want to know what bad behaviors you’ve witnessed in a job interview. Let us know by voting in our poll.
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Never thought kindly chewing gum was bad. Id rather have a small piece of gum than a dry mouth and bad breath
When someone answers their phone during an interview — it’s shocking to see how little they think of the situation to answer a phone call mid-interview.
Leaning back in the chair, arms crossed behind your head, nonchalantly looking around as you ask them questions.
Acting as if they are doing you a behavior just to show up.
I had an applicant whose perfume was so overwhelming, especially with the door closed. I thought I was going to be sick!
Also, the receptionist brought an applicant back to my office. Someone had brought in donuts, and they were sitting on top of a file cabinet. Without asking, the applicant grabbed a donut and proceeded to eat it during the interview.
Talking so much you can’t get a word in edgewise.