No matter how corny it sounds, but you can’t make the first impression twice, especially if acquaintance is significant for your career. Both the recruiter and the applicant are people and, perhaps, not without a flaw. Therefore, each side must take into account all the possible stop factors that act like a red rag even on the most cool-blooded English lord. Carelessness A recruiter’s time is always money, moreover, the money of the company he represents. His working day is scheduled every minute, and there are not one, or two candidates in his schedule. If someone invited to an interview shows blatant non-punctuality without appearing at the meeting at the appointed time, and even without warning - that's all, hello to the black list! Carelessness at such a crucial moment, as a job, is interpreted as optionality in general and in principle. It is not enough for the recruiter to find out what exactly happened if the candidate did not bother to call himself and clearly explain ...