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Job 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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