12 things recruiters say drive them crazy in job interviews

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To err is human.

Even experienced job candidates sometimes flub a question during the interview. But odds are, if you’re a great fit, you’ll survive an awkward pause or two.

Recruiters are far less forgiving of other mistakes, however.

Recruiting software company Jobvite recently released a survey breaking down recruiter preferences and biases. It commissioned Zogby Analytics to run an online poll of 831 recruiters in the US.

Part of the survey looked into behaviors recruiters say could ruin an applicant’s chances.

Here are some interview mistakes, behaviors, and choices that could immediately disqualify a job candidate: