Things to avoid during an Interview You are at the interview. It is time to put your best foot forward and present yourself in the best possible light to the interviewers. Go through our essential checklist to avoid making some fauz pas at the interview. Remain professional at all times during the interview. Mind your manners in an interview Chewing Gum / Eating Candy Looking at the clock / watch Answering your cell phone / Leaving your cell phone on Smoking even if the interviewer asks you to Speaking too loudly Getting angry or frustrated Sitting too close to the interviewer Don't be to casual in an Interview Being too casual Reclining your chair / putting your feet up Rocking your chair back and forth Fidgeting Sitting before the Interviewer sits Avoid extravagant gestures / too much hand waving Take Care of Hygiene Issues before the Interview Using the bathroom in the middle of an interview Sweaty palms as you will have to shake hands Showing too much nervousness in a Interview Being someone that you are not Rambling on and on Exaggerating too much