Sabina Nawas, a former Microsoft HR executive, so many people ‘simply don’t get the basics right.’ Nawas spent 15 years at Microsoft before leaving to start an executive coaching company where she works with senior leaders.

Here are two of her top job interview red flags.

1. Not getting the basics right

Those could include:

Being on time for the interview
Making sure your camera and audio are working correctly
Making sure you have researched the people and organization you’re interviewing with
Dressing appropriately
Following up with a “thank you” note

These mistakes can come off as inconsiderate or disrespectful of your prospective employer’s time. They can also give a negative impression of “how you show up at work,” she says.

2. Not highlighting your positives

By “not outlining your strengths in the best way possible,” she says, you’ll miss an important opportunity.

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