If you’re interviewing for a job, stop smiling. Why it can hurt your chances...

When it comes to job interviews, smiling is overrated...

A lot of us have a tendency to smile too much when we’re trying to make a good impression on someone and excessive smiling can actually end up backfiring. Hiring managers watch for that and it can suggest a sense of phoniness, nervousness or lack of confidence.

Save your smiles for the introduction and for your exit. It’s okay to smile during the interview as long as the situation warrants it. Having a pleasant look plastered on your face the whole time will make it harder to flash your genuine smile at the right moment.