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10 common job interview mistakes

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7. Stepping out of 'sell mode' too early

We've all been in interviews that are going along swimmingly and we think the job offer is in the bag.

So what do we do? We stop selling ourselves and move into buying mode. We ask about salary, vacation, or benefits.

These topics are all appropriate – at the right time, which is when the company is completely sold on you. A lot of opportunities have fallen through because people have stopped selling themselves too early.

Remember, “it’s not over till it’s over!”

(Text: Dave Sanford; Photo: istockphoto)
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