The pressure in the room gets so intense that you feel like you’re being interrogated rather than interviewed for a job. Staying attentive, calm and delivering educated answers all at once can be very difficult, especially when you’re nervous. No one is perfect but there are a few things you should never do during an interview.

- Scratch the back of your head - this type of gesture will make you appear disinterested to the interviewer. If your head is itching, tough it out for a few more minutes.

- Scratch or rub your nose - some recruiters see this as a sign of dishonesty. Aside from that, it’s totally gross.

- Sit with your arms folded - this suggests that you’re either unfriendly or have a major attitude going on. No one wants to hire a grump or a know-it-all.

- Slouch down in your seat - posture is very important. Slouching back in your seat doesn’t make you look cool but disinterested and unprofessional.

- Constantly look at the clock or the door - sure, ready to get it over with, but you want to give the recruiter your full attention. Keeping your sight on the clock or even the door indicates that you’re not all that interested.

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