5 JOB INTERVIEW DEAL BREAKERS

When interviewing candidates for creative roles, what do you consider to be deal breakers*?

1. Checking or answering the phone during the interview: 77%

2. Showing up late without acknowledging it: 70%

3. Not bringing items that were requested (resume, portfolio, references): 70%

4. Wearing improper interview attire: 69%

5. Speaking poorly of a past job or employer: 62%

Source: The Creative Group survey of 400 advertising and marketing executives in the United States.

Multiple responses were permitted. *Something a candidate says or does that will likely discount him/her from consideration.

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