Here are some common peeves:
The silent interviewee: Many interviewers say that they get disgusted when candidates won't talk. Even if the candidates are prodded to talk, they won't open their mouth. When asked to give more information to get an idea their background, they remain silent. Some even won't open their mouth when they are asked, "Any questions". This is the end of it. The interview ends with thank you. Such a situation can be avoided if you prepare for the interview and put pertinent questions.
Over dose of communication: Interviewers get irritated if you talk too much. If you go on talking without any end, you are finished. You should be brief and clear. Don't talk too much.
Too much perfume: Don't douse yourself in perfume. You may be wearing the same perfume that the interviewer's ex used to wear and that brings bad memories and your interview ends in a disaster. Remember that an interview is not a date.
Lack of focus: The process of interview frightens many candidates; to dodge their fear they relate their answer to another question and so on. Or they may ask too many clarifications or put many a follow-up question. This type of response confirms that they are not focused. You can predict the outcome of such an interview.
In correct non-verbal communication: Candidates who won't make any eye contact during the entire interview irritate the recruiting mangers and seal their fate themselves. Some look around, or down or anywhere but not at the interviewer. Such behavior creates distrust. Look the interviewer while answering his questions. Don't shy away from them.
Slang: Slang and street speak have no place in an interview. It is not the fluency of your language that counts, but the use of it does. Candidates who say "you know", "um" or such mumbling distract the attention of the interviewer. At the end of the day, they are the losers.
Deception: Many recruiting managers are not impressed if you are not truthful. Embellishing accomplishment is common. Hiding job history doesn't fall in the category of small lies. The key to success in interview is building trust during the process.
