Instant Alert: The 5 easiest ways to instantly ruin a job interview

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The 5 easiest ways to instantly ruin a job interview by Jacquelyn Smith on Jan 27, 2016, 1:20 PM As a kid, lying could cost you dessert or TV time. As an adult, it can cost you a relationship or a job.  In a new survey from CareerBuilder, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the jobs site, more than 2,500 hiring managers and employers shared the five things they consider "instant deal breakers" in an interview. Not surprisingly, lying ranked No. 1. Sometimes when we're nervous, desperate, or feel insecure, we lie to protect ourselves or improve the way others perceive us. But it's important to fight the instinct — especially in a job interview.  Peter Harris, editor-in-chief of online job board Workopolis, previously told Business Insider "you certainly shouldn't lie about abilities that you don't really have. There's no point in being hired for a job that you can't actually do. "You also shouldn't lie about working somewhere you haven't or obtaining educational credentials you haven't actually earned," he adds. "These are easily confirmed in background checks and tend to come out in the end." Here are the other common ways job candidates ruin job interviews: SEE ALSO: The 10 worst body language mistakes job seekers make 1. Lying About two-thirds (69%) of hiring managers said fibbing is an instant deal-breaker.  If they catch you in a lie, they'll assume you're a dishonest person. Who wants to hire someone you can't trust? 2. Answering a cell phone or text during the interview About 68% said this would prevent them from offering someone a job. It's incredibly rude and unprofessional — and unless it's an emergency, picking up your phone during the interview tells the hiring manager you're easily distracted and not 100% focused or engaged in the conversation. It may also tell them you don't really want to be there. 3. Appearing arrogant or entitled About 60% of people cited arrogance as a deal-breaker.  If the interviewer gets the sense that you're a pompous narcissist, they'll understandably have reservations about bringing you on as an employee and subjecting other employees to your selfish behavior.  See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011