Important Interview DON'Ts

Most job seekers and recent graduates know what to do on a job interview: Sell why they are best for the job. Sadly, many of these same job seekers make common mistakes during the same interview. Sometimes their mistakes cost them a great retail job.

Use these tips on what not to do during your next retail interview:

• Show up unprepared
• Have nothing to say
• Say too much
• Trash a former employer
• Give too many personal details
• Fidget, bite your nails, or drum your fingers
• Bring only one copy of your resume
• Sit before you’re offered a chair
• Show up late
• Discuss money, time off or benefits unless an offer has been made
• Ask no questions
• Get too comfortable
• Give vague answers
• Use foul language
• Act as if they need you more than you need them
• Forget to shake hands
• Fail to follow up
• Fail to send a thank you note