Recruiters told BI what some of their red flags are when interviewing candidates.Getty Images/Connect ImagesThe impression you make in a job interview can make or break your chances of getting the role.Just as candidates watch for red flags in potential employers, hiring teams look for red flags in candidates.Recruiting pros told BI the red flags they watch for, from lateness to AI-generated cover letters.You might have your own "red flags" you look for when job-searching that signal when to steer clear of a particular role or employer.Well, the red flags go both ways: Recruiters and hiring managers have their own telltale signs they watch out for in job applicants that can sour their feelings on a candidate.BI spoke with a handful of recruiting professionals to learn the red flags applicants can exhibit that hurt their chances of landing the job.Being lateThe first impression you make can begin to form before even saying a word.