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16 Things NEVER to Do on a Job Interview

Published by Sanjay Sathe

Jul 16, 2008

If you're out there on the job market, it's important to be able to laugh -- at yourself and the process -- from time to time. Here's a humorous video from Comedy.com offering tips for "screwing with the interviewer's head." A few of our favorites:


  • Smell your fingers periodically.

  • Wink frequently.

  • Casually straddle a chair.

  • Put "inspirational lyrics" on the top of your resume.

  • Conduct the interview in the persona of Shannon Sharpe.

  • Bring an "attorney;" consult him before answering.

  • Let your cell phone ring. With a ringtone of "Cherry Pie" by Warrant. Answer it.
  • Hug goodbye. Warning: some of the language is a little off-color.