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job interviewJob interviews are always stressful but what's the worst thing a candidate can do? Fall asleep? Disappear? Show up a day late? CareerBuilder.co.uk released its survey of the most outrageous interview mistakes candidates have made






This year's Top 10 includes:

  • When interviewer asked candidate why he wanted to work for the company, he replied: 'Because I fancy the girl who works in reception.'

  • Candidate turned on a CD player to play the song 'I feel good' during the interview.

  • Candidate performed magic tricks for the interviewer.

  • Candidate showed up for the wrong job interview with the wrong company.

  • Candidate gave the interviewer the impression that she had murdered her husband.

  • Candidate kept checking his mobile which was in his hand under the desk during the interview.

  • Candidate told interviewer: 'I don't have any particular ambitions for advancement, as long as I am paid a lot more in five years time.'

  • Candidate told interviewer that he would not be able to travel for work when his football team was playing at home.

  • Candidate told interviewer he would wrestle clients to the ground rather than try to diffuse difficult situations.

  • Candidate tried to ask out the interviewer.

    • In addition to the most unusual blunders, employers were also asked about the most common and detrimental mistakes candidates have made during an interview. Sixty-two per cent of hiring managers cited appearing disinterested as the most detrimental mistake a candidate can make in an interview.



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