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This seems like pretty reasonable advice, but I'd mention that this probably has more relevance to higher-paying, or more important jobs than, say, getting a job in retail or even a low-paying office job. If you're applying to be a cashier, chances are the reason the HR manager is hiring you on the spot is because you…