Would "name dropping" benefit you during an interview or hurt your chances?

I think it's genuinely embarrassing name dropping. It gives a "oh look at me" impression which is both not clever of professional.

For me, name dropping would definitely blow your chance to get that job 

I only name drop when I have something good to say pertaining to the person, otherwise, I speak in general as much as I can. Depends oh how you use it, it can make or break you.

 

 

Name dropping done in excess and recklessly might hurt you and can make you look superficial and egotistical.