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Daily Mirror
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Grace Hoffman

'Coffee cup test' boss uses in every job interview - and he won't hire anyone who fails

We've all heard the sweat-inducing theory that hiring managers make their decision within 15 seconds of someone walking into an interview. Regardless if this is true, it's crucial to make your first impression count if you want to land that dream job.

The former boss of an accounting software firm has revealed that he swore by a vital coffee rule during interviews - and he wouldn't hire anyone who failed his test. He used the simple 'coffee cup test' during every job interview as it shows a lot about a person's 'attitude'.

Trent Innes claims he wouldn't hire anyone who failed his 'coffee cup test' as he believes it's shows more about attitude than any question possibly could.

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