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This common mistake job seekers make is something you can easily avoid

Jacquelyn SmithJun 28, 2016, 22:30 IST

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While it's definitely not the worst offense you can commit during the interview process, showing up way too early for an interview is a very common - and easily avoidable - mistake that many job candidates make.

Amanda Augustine, a career-advice expert at TopResume, says:

"Most candidates who arrive very early do so because they're incredibly nervous and were afraid of being late, so they over-budget how long it will take them to get to the office. While you certainly don't want to arrive late to an interview, arriving way ahead of schedule isn't earning you any brownie points with the recruiter, either."