10. Show off
Don't try too hard. It's natural to be nervous, but it's much better to keep the party tricks, well, at the party. Trust us on this one!
9. Be rude and/or disrespectful
Even if the interviewer pronounces your name wrong (saying SteFAN instead of Stephen), it
might not be the best idea to point it out.
8. Show up late
Yo' momma taught you better than that. Show some respect, fool.
7. Wear inappropriate clothing
That powder blue, crushed-velvet pant suit your dad passed down to you in 1972 is
not exactly the look you're going for. Spend a couple of bucks and get yourself a new one.
6. Talk smack about your previous employer
Even if your old boss was the spawn of Satan (like mine was), DO NOT, under any circumstance, bad mouth him in an interview.
5. Be fake
Nobody likes a faker. So be yourself. Highlight your best qualities and be honest about your weaknesses (like working too hard and caring too much).
4. Talk about money
We're serious. Don't touch this one with a 10-foot pole. Best leave this until after they offer you the job.
3. Get up and leave unexpectedly
Awkward for everyone, so it's best to just sit there and hold on as long as humanly possible. Unless you feel like you might barf, then RUN, RUN AWAY.
2. Lie
Interviewers will award you NO points for experiences you never really had. Keep your resume on the up-and-up.
And our favorite ...
1. Pass gas, belch or perform any other type of bodily function
Nothing destroys trust faster than violating these most sacred social norms.
