7 mistakes you should never make during a job interview, according to a business-etiquette expert

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When it comes to interviewing, there are several etiquette mistakes that should definitely be avoided.

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I'm a career coach. If you don't mention AI in job interviews, you're making a huge mistake.

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Gabriela Flax says her clients make the mistake of not talking about AI in job interviews.

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The small details in an interview that could cost you a job offer

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Wonsulting COO Jerry Lee and career expert Julia Toothacre told BI about interview tips beyond the firm handshake.

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Gen Zers can be weird in interviews. A recruiter explained how it sets them back.

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Gen Zers may be making some huge mistakes early on in the jobseeking process (stock photo).

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I've been a recruiter for the corporate elite for 25 years. These 10 mistakes can cost even the most brilliant candidate their dream job.

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Corporate recruiter, Deepali Vyas says the difference between executives landing their dream job or being rejected often comes down to the smallest details.

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I'm horrible at job interviews, so I asked an expert for advice before a big opportunity. Her tips helped me land the job.

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Melissa Petro.

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A former Google recruiter shares 4 emails to send hiring managers to avoid getting mistakenly ghosted — and when to move on

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Former Google recruiter Nolan Church says that a solid follow-up strategy is the antidote to ghosting, but nothing is 100% guaranteed.

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I've been offered every job I've interviewed for. Here are 5 questions I ask interviewers.

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Kendal Lindstrom.

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If you've been laid off or fired, here's what you should tell employers in your next job interview

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Prospective employers are usually more understanding of layoffs but you'll need to do better explaining away a firing.

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A woman was told she wasn't hired for a job because of her appearance. Career experts say it happens all the time.

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Sometimes it's obvious when a job interview isn't going well (stock image).

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