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1 0 S T U F F • F a l l 2 0 1 7 I N T E R V I E W T I P S As recruiters, we hear about all the "Worst Interviews EVER!" Here are 10 common mistakes and how you can avoid falling into the same traps. Forgetting to smile! Sounds like an easy thing to do, but so many people get caught up with nerves they forget to smile. Take a deep breath, relax and smile! The interview is going to go great! Not bringing a resume. Bring a resume to every interview. Just because you applied does not mean they will have a copy with them. Some interviewers use this as a test to see if you come prepared, so bring at least 5-6 copies in case you meet a lot of people. Not doing your homework! We have heard stories candidates who asked, "So what does the company do?" The interview usually does not go much longer. Research the company before you go for an interview. The company website, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and a Google search are great places to look. Learn about the company history, mission, products or services, culture, and what they are all about. Not asking questions. Now that you've done your homework, prepare questions for each person you will meet. Companies want to see if you are excited about them and if you want to learn. An interview is your chance to evaluate the company, as much as they are evaluating you! Avoiding answering questions. When you get asked a question, take a second to pause and think out your answer. One of the biggest frustrations of interviewers is when a candidate gives a one-word answer or goes on an irrelevant rant or a roundabout answer. Make your answers clear, concise and to the point. The 10 Interview Mistakes to Avoid By Tyler Pearl Recruiting Manager, DAVIS Companies From medical devices to automotive products, consumer electronics, and everyday essentials, the plastics industry innovates to improve people's lives. We employ nearly 1 million workers in every state and district and are the third largest manufacturing sector in the US. Let 's show the world what we can do, together. P L A S T I C S I N D U S T R Y . O R G FactOId $79,456 Average annual pay for a Connecticut manufacturing worker in 2016 Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Connecticut Department of Labor