Readers share their job search 'don'ts'

If you're looking for employment, there are certain things that you may want to avoid doing if you want to get the job. But what, exactly, are the worst things you can do that will negatively affect your chances at landing that sweet gig?

Boston.com readers chimed in with their top job search "don'ts." From chewing gum in an interview to dropping names, we received a lot of great advice — and some horror stories — of what not to do.

Check out the top words of wisdom.

If you're looking for employment, there are certain things that you may want to avoid doing if you want to get the job. But what, exactly, are the worst things you can do that will negatively affect your chances at landing that sweet gig? Boston.com readers chimed in with their top job search 'don'ts.' From chewing gum in an interview to dropping names, we received a lot of great advice — and some horror stories — of what not to do. Check out the top words of wisdom.