If you're new to the job interview scene, don't make these rookie mistakes...

Don’t be late for that job interview. Don’t be too early either. 

The Fresno City College Employment Center has the following advice for new alumni lining up interviews:

• Showing up late is not okay. If you’ll be considerably late, you’re better off calling and asking to reschedule.

• Showing up early is a no-no too. As the saying goes, only fools rush in. It puts pressure on the interviewer and suggests you have nothing better to do.

• Dress carefully. Avoid looking to seasonal or summery and iron your best neutral clothes. Think navy, grey or tan.

• No drinking or smoking before or during the interview. They WILL smell that in a professional environment. If you’re meeting in a social environment, stick to club soda.

• Leave the gum at home. Gum chewing is a huge turnoff to a lot of people.

• Name dropping. Even if you were referred by your uncle’s neighbor’s friend, don’t mention it unless you’re asked.