Are You a Good Interviewee? – Survey of the Day

In a labor market where a single open position can receive resumes from dozens, even hundreds of hopeful applicants, just getting to the interview stage is an accomplishment for many job seekers. Once you get there, you don't want to let the opportunity slip by you, but still many break simple interview rules that cost them jobs all the time. In a recent CareerBuilder survey, hiring and human resource managers were asked to rate the biggest mistakes candidates make during interviews. Do you do any of these? 

Hiring managers say the mistakes most detrimental to your interview performance are:

• Appearing arrogant: 74%
• Answering cell phone or texting: 73%
• Talking negatively about current or previous employers: 73%
• Appearing disinterested: 71%
• Chewing gum: 64%
• Dressing inappropriately: 59%