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Joe Grimm, visiting journalist at the Michigan State University School of Journalism, tackles the toughest recruiting questions.
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Don't talk too much during interview
Talking too much in the interview was the flaw most frequently mentioned by executive recruiters who responded to asurvey by Korn/Ferry International, an executive recruiting company.

Other top flaws were"

  • 22 percent: lack of knowledge about the company or position
  • 16 percent: over-inflated ego
  • 9 percent: over-confidence
So, know what you're talking about, but don't talk too much -- and be modest when you do.
Posted by Joe Grimm 11:44 PM
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