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oops…you did it again and again

No matter how reliable the candidate looks on paper, he/she needs to do deliver at the interview stage. Hiring managers share some of the most unforgettable blunders made by candidates and suggest preventive measures to avoid such goof-ups. Viren Naidu A job interview is indeed a place where even a small slip can go a long way. Candidates need to be alert and well prepared before a job interview, so that they can project a complete, holistic picture of their qualifications, as well as strike a chord with the interviewer. In some instances, a candidate may be, otherwise, well suited for the job role, but small character traits and behavioural glitches may land him/her in a tough spot, and the offer may, in turn, be withdrawn. Here are some of the common mistakes candidates make and ways in which you can avoid them: 1) Harpreet Kaur, Sr. general manager & head – human resources, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd: Mistake 1: The candidate has the tendency to give the impression that he/