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10 ways to fail a job interview

By Scott Kirsner, Globe Correspondent
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1. Show up late or exceedingly early

“Ten minutes before the interview is probably better than 20 minutes before it,” says Jim French of Hill Holiday. “People don’t have time to entertain you, and showing up too early can be just as aggravating as showing up late.”
1. Show up late or exceedingly early “Ten minutes before the interview is probably better than 20 minutes before it,” says Jim French of Hill Holiday. “People don’t have time to entertain you, and showing up too early can be just as aggravating as showing up late.”
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