• Unreliability - if you can't be on time for your interview, how reliable will you be?

• Poor personal appearance (your outfit should err on the side of being more conservative rather than less conservative).

• Lack of preparation for the interview. 

• Inability to express thoughts clearly - poor speech and grammar.

• Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals.

• Lack of interest and enthusiasm.

• Lack of confidence - excess nervousness.

• Evasive - making excuses. 

• Over-emphasis on money - interested only in remuneration.

• Overbearing, pushy attitude. 

• Failure to ask questions about the job. 

• Negative comments about past employers. 

• Remember your body language can be read by the interviewer - keep it positive.

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