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The best resume in the world can’t save you if you fail in the interview. Carole Martin is a worldwide expert on the subject of Job Interviews. Here are some of the worst ways you can totally screw up your chances in an interview:

Poor Non-verbal communication
“Interviewing effectively is about demonstrating confidence. Things like standing straight, making eye contact, and connecting with a good, firm handshake are all vitally important,” says Martin.

Failure to listen actively
“From the moment you start talking, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly. If you are not listening actively, you’re missing out on a major opportunity,” says Martin.

Talking too much
“Telling the interviewer more than they need to know can be a fatal mistake. Candidates who don’t prepare ahead of time tend to ramble, sometimes talking themselves right out of the job,” says Martin.

Appearing desperate
“As a rule, if you interview with a ‘Please, please, hire me,’ mind-set, you will appear less confident. Maintain the three Cs during your next interview: Cool, Calm, and Confident! You know you can do the job. Make sure the interviewer knows you can, too,” says Martin.

Good luck with the interview!