What mistakes do candidates make?  Here are 3 common ones:

• Not getting to the point when answering a question.  Iif you’re asked what time it is, don’t tell the person how to build a clock.
• Not knowing one’s own “flat spots”.  When asked about ”developmental areas” — no one says weaknesses anymore, of course — don’t say “Oh, I’m a workaholic.” Interviewers want a candidate to be mature and self-aware enough to know his or her own weaknesses, and ideally, demonstrate how s/he has learned to address and compensate for these traits.
• “Hygiene” issues: establishing eye contact, having a firm handshake, doing research about the company beforehand so you can ask cogent questions, and following up
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