► Poor personal appearance.

► Overbearing--overaggressive--conceited "superiority complex"--"know-it -all".

► Inability to express thoughts clearly--poor poise, diction, or grammar.

► Lack of planning for career--no purpose or goals.

► Lack of interest and enthusiasm--passive and indifferent.

► Lack of confidence and poise--nervousness.

► Overemphasis on money--interested only in the best dollar offer.

► Evasive--makes excuses for unfavorable factors in record.

► Lack of tack--maturity--courtesy.

► Condemnation of past employers.

► Important! - 11. Failure to look employer in the eye.

► Limp, fishy handshake.

► Lack of appreciation of the value of experience.

► Failure to ask questions about the job.

► Persistent attitude of "What can you do for me?"

► Lack of preparation for the interview--failure to get information about the company resulting in inability to ask intelligent questions.