Job interview tip: Man fails interview within minutes because of one mistake

Updated June 13, 2024, 2:58 p.m. | By The Drive with Rob and Roz

This seems like a sure-fire way to ruin your chances of securing the job.

Job hunting is never easy and the interview process can be particularly stressful.

In this day and age, possible candidates should note that future employers are taking notes long before the actual interview.

By the time you've stepped into the room, they've checked your background, references, and even social media.

Even an interaction that you might consider small and insignificant could play a major role in your application.

On a Reddit thread called, Life Pro Tips, people share things they have learned to try and help others improve their lives.

It covers every industry and aspect of life, but it obviously is the perfect place to try and find some advice for job applicants.

Recently, a user shared the unfortunate story of a possible candidate who ruined his chances as soon as he walked into the building.

This is how he failed the receptionist test and his interview:

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Many users added their advice, agreeing that all employees should be treated with the same respect, no matter their position:

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Others shared stories of job applicants ruining their chances in some extraordinary ways:

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You can find more tips on how to ace any job interview here and here.

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