<ul><li>Job interviews require professional etiquette, whether in-person or virtual. Emily Levine, EVP at Career Group Companies, shares three red flags to avoid:</li><li>Arriving too early: Arriving 10 minutes early is ideal. Showing up earlier can seem overly eager and potentially disrupt your interviewer’s schedule. Plan to park 15-20 minutes beforehand to ensure timely arrival.</li><li>Unprofessional presentation: Avoid chewing gum, wearing sunglasses on your head, or overpowering scents. Present yourself professionally to ensure focus stays on your skills.</li><li>Sharing confidential information: Never bad-mouth past employers or disclose proprietary details, even under an NDA. This signals a lack of discretion and professionalism.</li></ul>

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