Well if I can give you some advice (being the person that does the first screening when receving resumes)
- Be sure that you know for which job you applied. I get too much people that simply apply for the job to get a job and don't really know what to expect and the responsibilities. Usually, if the job description says that you will have to work 40 hours a week, don't go saying that you are looking for part-time.
I'm pretty sure that you didn't commit this mistake, but the point is: the job description gives you a good idea of what the job is, so try to see in advance how your previous experience can be useful on those points.
- Dress in a professional manner: I've seen too much people dressed funny. Dressing professionally means that you really are serious about it.
- Don't get late or too in advanced ti the interview: if you're late, you better have a good reason such as the weather or an accident. «I don't know where the building was» is not a good answer. Plus, if you are not going to be able to be at the interview, tell the person in advance, not 1 hours after she's expecting you.
I have seen so many of these cases, that the people confirmed they were going to be there and they never show up, call two hours later to tell they had a problem and are not able to make it. If you're going to be late, notify at least. If you're not going to show up, do the same.
- Read about the company and its productrs before getting to the interview. That means you show interest in the company.
- As for the three bad habits: that's the tricky question. Choose something that does not dequalify you for the job. "I spend too much money!" is not a good answer if you're going to be in charge of administrating money. "I tend to forget names" is ok if you're not working with much people.
- Don't lie. Don't make up an interest you don't have. If you say you're a gamer and obviously you don't show enthousiasm when the interviewer of the game company speaks to you about Halo. It's going to show. I use this criteria a lot. And don't lie about things, the world is small, and you might not know it, but the recruiter and your last employer might be best friends.
- Don't make up diplomas or experience you don't have: a background check is common nawadays.
- Don't cheat on tests: Anyone can copy paste your answer in google and see if it comes up.
This is just some advice.
Jam it back in, in the dark.