A recruiter who has interviewed 'thousands' states that showing up very early to a job interview can appear 'too eager'.

During a job interview, whether conducted virtually or in person, it is essential to adhere to proper etiquette.

"Emily Levine, executive vice president at recruitment firm Career Group Companies, advises making good eye contact and reading the room to determine when it's appropriate to speak, ask questions, and engage in conversation."

In her career, Levine has interviewed "thousands and thousands of people," including A-list celebrities seeking personal assistants or chiefs of staff.

Here are some tips from Levine to avoid her top red flags during a job interview.

Don't show up too early

It is crucial to ensure that you reach the destination at the right time, particularly if you are physically present.

If you arrive too late, you risk missing part of your interview, wasting your interviewers' time, and making a bad impression. However, "arriving too early can also be too eager and make the interviewer feel rushed," says Levine. The "perfect" time to arrive for your interview is ten minutes early.

To avoid being late for the interview, Levine suggests arriving 15 to 20 minutes early in the building. This will give you ample time to locate the suite or office number without wasting time.

Present yourself as professionally as possible

Presentation is also key.

During an interview, it is unprofessional to have sunglasses on your head or chew gum, advises Levine.

To avoid discomfort for those sensitive to smell, it's best to avoid coming into the room smelling like cigarette smoke or wearing too much perfume.

She emphasizes that her impression of you is not influenced by your appearance or personal scent, but rather by your experience.

Don't divulge confidential information

Rewritten sentence: Regardless of your professional past, it's important to be strategic about how you talk about it.

When candidates reveal confidential information about a previous employer despite signing a non-disclosure agreement, it raises a red flag.

According to Levine, if you spill secrets during an interview, it gives the impression that you would most likely do the same with your future employer if they hired you and shared proprietary information.

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