Would these ’34 crucial job interview tips’ really work?

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job interview tips

This infographic, published by College Atlas says that 67% of candidates fail to make eye contact and that an astonishing 47% know nothing about the company that are applying for.

They go on to say that over-explaining why you lost your last job is a big mistake and that not asking for the job at the end of the interview is also a mistake.

And their most important tip is that each candidate must learn about the organisation they are looking to join.

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