I’m sure you’ve heard this topic come up often about what to do and not do in a job interview. Many people still fault on these little mistakes, so for this week’s Top 10, we talk about what not to do in a job interview.

10. Tell jokes: A job interview isn’t the time or place to be a comedian. You need to show you’re serious about the job.

9. Lie: Don’t lie about education, qualifications, past employment or a prison record. These are all things that businesses look into nowadays. Lying during a job interview can also be grounds for dismissal later on.

8. Chew gum: No one wants to listen to the equivalent of a cow chewing its cud.

7. Be disrespectful: Even if you don’t agree, it’s best to hold your tongue. No business wants to hire someone who is disrespectful to others.

6. Say too much: Give your interviewer time to talk. By monopolizing the conversation and not letting others get a word in edgewise, you’re showing yourself to be a poor listener and disrespectful to higher ups.

5. Give a sob story: No one cares how deep in debt you are. If you give your interviewers the impression you’re irresponsible or your problems are a distraction, you won’t get the job.

4. Have nothing to say: It’s frustrating to an interviewer to receive one syllable answers. Go into detail. Sell yourself.

3. Get too comfortable: Don’t put your feet up, put your arms behind your head, cross your legs or stretch them out in the aisle. A job interview isn’t the place to let your hair down.

 2. Give vague answers: Don’t tap dance around issues. Answer questions to the best of your ability. If you can’t answer a straight forward question, this employer might wonder what you have to hide.

1. Use foul language: It should go without saying that foul language isn’t appropriate at an interview let alone a place of business.

Check out next week’s Top 10 column: one-hit wonders of all time.