Here are some interesting job interview no-nos which I have found CNN news and would just like to share them to you.

You may find some of them to be completely absurd, but as the article says, they were actually from actually experiences of the job interviewers.

Here they are, the job interview no-nos:

1. Bad Manners
The article was somewhat ‘nice’ describing them as bad manners, but I believe that they are more appropriately described as ‘irritating’ manners. Things like answering your phone or texting during job interviews, asking for something to eat, or even eating during interviews (remember, these came from actual experiences of interviewers).

2. Being Weird
This is interesting, being separated from ‘Bad Manners’ category, because they could also be classified as such, except that, well… they are weird. One interviewer found out the interviewee was recording the proceedings of the interview. For what reason, they don’t know but they didn’t hire the guy.

3. Bad reason for leaving a job
There are a lot of bad reasons given. One interviewer was left speechless with the answer ‘Well, I’ve been twiddling my thumbs for six months.’ Which means he wasn’t doing anything in his previous job.

4. Nervous tics controlling you
You may not be aware of it, but you may be bouncing your legs to fast and often that it’s shaking the office already. And try not to repeat every sentence or phrase you are saying, so much so that it starting to look like it’s your favorite expression.

5. Giving too much information
If you think that saying how bad your previous employer was would get you sympathy, think again. If you know too much on your employer’s bad habits, skeletons in the closet, and what-have-yous, and disclosed all of these during the interview, you’re in really big trouble!

6. Poor representation
This is given. When you go to an interview, put your best foot forward. That includes not coming in in slippers or sneakers. Your physical appearance would always give the first impression to the interviewer, and most often, it has a great impact on how the interview – and your career, would progress.

7. Coming unprepared
With all the information almost always in the Internet, it is already a mortal to say that you know nothing about the company. Try to research about the company, which most probably would have a website, or ask around if you have to. Get a little background about the company and the position you’re applying for.

A lot can still be added to this bad interview habits, which really happen unfortunately.

Bottom line – do your assignment. Get ready and get prepared, if you want to get hired.

Ricky dela Cruz, a senior marketing executive in a multinational company is seated in front of the desk of the HR Manager of a competing company.

He has plans of transferring there that is why he is called in for the interview.

The HR Manager came and she sat on her chair, reviewed the resume and credentials of Ricky, nods a little, as she faced him and said:

HR Manager: “Mr. dela Cruz, it says here in your papers that you are one of the top performers of your company. If you don’t mind, can I ask you about your salary?”

Ricky: “Well,” he said with an air of confidence, “I can’t complain!”

HR Manager: “I see,” although she was hoping to get a better answer. “What about the perks? The benefits? Medical, insurance and the like, can tell me something about them?”

Ricky: “Ma’m, as far as benefits is concern, I can’t complain!”

HR Manager: “Okay….” almost pissed off, but she restrained herself. “What about professional growth? Trainings, exposures, studies… do you have them too?”

Ricky: “I can’t complain either!”

This where the HR Manager started to snap.

HR Manager: “Mr. dela Cruz, I can’t understand it. You have a good salary, a seemingly good benefit package too, and the way I see it, a lot of potentials to grow personally in your present work. Can you please tell me why are you planning to leave your company?”

Ricky: “Because ma’m… I can’t complain!“

(We all could use a good laugh every now and then )