Which candidate is more likely to be given the job? Why?

Boris is more likely to be given the job. He is a little bit better prepared for the interview.

Possible list of mistakes.

1 Giving irrelevant information.

2 Saying something which makes the person seem less independent and mature (e.g. speaking about your parents).

3 Not thinking about possible questions in advance.

4 Giving only general information.

5 Demonstrating negative attitudes and sounding negative.

6 Not finding out anything about the firm in advance.

7 Not thinking of and practicing answering awkward questions in advance.

8 Not talking to someone who could give you a reference in advance.

9 Giving answers like “no” or “1 don’t know”.