Article: Interview blunders can close door on job opportunities; Note to job candidates; Avoid bringing doughnuts, dogs and dates to interview

Job seekers typically research what they should do during an interview. But knowing what not to do is an equally valuable lesson. Executives were asked recently to name the strangest things they have ever heard of happening in a job interview, and the results show that many job seekers could benefit from a refresher course in interview basics.

The survey was developed by Office-Team, a leading staffing service specializing in highly skilled administrative professionals, and conducted by an independent research firm. It includes responses from 150 executives with the nation's 1,000 largest companies.

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