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Okay, fellow HR pro there,

We know interviews aren't trick questions. We know they're just human conversations. And we definitely know that first impressions are everything.

But when we're on the candidate side of the table, sometimes we forget the basics we teach others. We've all seen the memorable (and often cringe-worthy) mistakes.

So, from one HR job seeker to another, here is a friendly reminder of the essential interview etiquette. Because if we don't nail the professionalism, who will?

Let's not become the bad example in someone else's training manual! 😉

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