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22 annoying things job candidates do that make hiring managers cringe

Áine Cain,Catherine RiceAug 25, 2024, 15:32 IST

David Mdzinarishvili/ReutersForget the selfie.When you go in for a job interview, it's imperative that you make a stellar first impression.

There are tons of small mistakes you can make that could end up costing you the job.

Reddit users recently discussed some of these pet peeves in the the thread "Employers of Reddit, what is a prejudice you hold against the people you interview?"

A similar question "What words should you never say while being interviewed for a job?" was asked on Quora, which received many answers from recruiters and employers as well.

With that in mind, here are 22 important tips on how to avoid ticking hiring managers off:

Jacqueline Smith and Natalie Walters contributed to a previous version of this story.