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Look around and you’ll find job-hunting advice at every turn. What you may not find so readily are insights into the minds of hiring managers. The following ‘insider’ tips can make the difference for you in a competitive field of candidates.

After all, we’re all human and even under the best circumstances things can, and often do, go wrong. However, being prepared and using good judgment can keep you from making common, and silly, mistakes.

Okay, if you made it as far as the interview, you don’t want to blow it. (Agreed?) In my many years in HR I have been a silent observer on several interviews. Let me tell you some subtle, but definite “no-no’s” you may not be aware of.

Remember, the world of business is about people, no matter what position you are seeking. Even if you are a subject-matter expert in a field where people tend to work alone, you will still need some old fashioned “people skills” to get a job in that field.