Top recruiters dish 8 interview mistakes to avoid

Top recruiters dish 8 interview mistakes to avoidTop recruiters dish 8 interview mistakes to avoidGrandma Dawn is turning 89 this year and still comes to the office every day, says Natalie Levine over coffee (mine) and mint lemonade (herbeis). She cant drink caffeine after 2pm, or shell be up all night, explains her sister Emily.The referenced officeis Century City-basedCareer Group Companies, a staffing firm specializing in full-time and temporary placement of administrative staff for todays leading companies. Founded in 1981 by the sisters then 25-year-old mother, Susan Levine, it remains a family run business.Emily serves as Vice President, Natalie as Senior Account Manager, and dad, Michael Levine is CEO.Grandma Dawn,in her Chanel and Etro, is an office staple.Our mom was a pioneer of the boutique staffing firm, says Natalie, when staffing was all about making the deal, instead of the people side of the business.Its this hands-on people-centric approach that propels Career Groups clients businesses forward and makes a difference in applicants lives.The company now employs approximately 150 people with offices in LA, New York, Redwood Shores, San Francisco, and Connecticut.Candidates come to Career Group Companies by appointment only and leading companies rely on the CGC to deliver top notch direct hire and freelance/temp candidates for their open jobs. We are essentially job match makers, they explain.We grant candidates access to exclusive companies, and we serve as their counselors along the way. We are there for every step of the process, from assisting with their resumes, interview tips, delivering the offer, and more.Jobs are their job. And we make jobs are our business.So for the graduating class of 2018, who better to ask the dos and donts of the interviewing process?According to Emily and Natalie here are 8 common mistakes you should avoid1. Not writing a thank you noteOr not proofreading a thank you note. This is a chance to show off your writing s kills, so a typo in a follow-up letter is most definitely a red flag. Its important to thank the interviewer for their time. Hiring managers want to move forward with candidates who leave a positive impression and have good manners2. Not asking questions at the end of an interviewEven if an interviewer is extremely thorough during the meeting, its always important to convey interest and come prepared with questions. A lot of applicants dont realize that they should ask questions.3. Not blocking your social mediaMost companies are checking Instagram, Facebook, Google searches, IMDB, and more. You shouldnt have anything (public) on the internet that you wouldnt want HR at a company to see before even meeting you. First impressions cannot be taken back and its important to remember that companies are concerned with their own reputation, and want to bring people into their companies that are aware of their presence.4. Dont lie on your resumeIf you didnt receive a college degree, do not put that you graduated Fact check your GPA. Triple check your dates of employment. Candidates will lose offers at the end of an interview process if a background check exposes falsifications on the resume or application. Honesty is the best policy here, always.5. Dont inflate your previous salaryBe accurate about your previous salary. Dont inflate your previous salary to get a higher offer. Companies will pull w2s to verify earnings more often than not. If you didnt make the dollars, it doesnt make sense to pretend you did.Job Application Tip Dont inflate your previous salary to get a higher offer.Tweet this.6. Never be late. EverBeing on time means being 10 minutes early. You need to allot time for parking problems, traffic, and any to other unforeseen circumstances. There is no excuse to be late to an interview because it shows a lack of foresight and consideration that you will likewise bring to the position.7. Leave the coffee in the carDont bring a beverage to the meeting (its too casual), dont chew gum, dont have your cell phone out or on, and make sure you arent wearing a lot of cologne or perfume.8. Dont forget to do your researchDo your homework on the company you are interviewing for That goes for the person you are interviewing with as well.This article was originally published on CreateandCultivate.com.