“One candidate I interviewed while I was eight months pregnant. She looked professional, but as soon as she sat down in my office, she asked me if I was planning on breast-feeding my baby. Another candidate who interviewed really well blew it at the end when I got up to walk her to the reception area, and she gave me a hug. Awkward!” says the website editor.

Moral of the story: Being “professional” means just that. Don’t cross the line by getting too personal — this means anything ranging from asking inappropriate questions or giving hugs.