“Just one minute while I answer this call.”

Are you kidding me?

PEOPLE. PEOPLE. PEOPLE. If you are going into an interview, leave your phone in your vehicle,  or turned off in your pocket or purse. At NO TIME EVER is it appropriate to look at or answer your phone during an interview.

You think this is a silly message and not necessary to mention? On the contrary. In a recent meeting with many business owners, the topic came up. Every one of them had recently conducted an interview where someone answered their phone during the interview. Not one of those people who answered their phone was hired. Of course the interviewer is going to say to go ahead and answer the phone, they want to see what you do, and no longer want to waste their time interviewing you.

I implore you to share this information with your family and friends.  Something so simple could make the difference in getting them hired.