Do you want to know what makes a recruiter’s eyebrow twitch? It’s not the caffeine shortage, but the interview red flags that candidates unknowingly wave. 

From over-sharers to the ‘never-my-fault’ folks, the variety is endless. 

A recent discussion on Reddit brought these pet peeves into the spotlight, with recruiters sharing their biggest interview turn-offs.

Let’s go through some of these candid revelations. 

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1. Giving out too much of unnecessary information

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2. Going through history no one wants to hear

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3. Being the it-was-never-my-fault person

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4. Playing the victim card everywhere 

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5. Having the audacity to show up without any research 

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6. Not giving a straightforward answer 

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7. Showing an “I don’t care” attitude 

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8. When they can’t stop appreciating themselves 

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9. Demonstrating zero listening skills 

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10. Talking about irrelevant skills

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Now it’s your turn to share your stories! What peculiar interview red flags have you spotted? Drop them in the comments and let the hilarity ensue!

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