24 unprofessional habits that could cost you a job

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You may not realize it, but your bad habits could be costing you jobs.

Finding a new job can be a nerve-racking experience.

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From crafting your ideal résumé to acing the interview, there are a lot of opportunities to screw things up.

To help you avoid letting bad habits shine through at the worst moments, we asked experts to highlight some of the least professional behavior you could demonstrate that will almost certainly cost you a job.

Here's what you could be doing that makes you look unprofessional in your job search: