WHY YOU FAILED INTERVIEWS
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The document outlines ten reasons why candidates fail job interviews, emphasizing the significance of punctuality, appropriate attire, good hygiene, grooming, and confidence. It advises against speaking negatively about previous employers, being unprepared for common questions, and displaying poor body language. Additionally, it suggests turning off cell phones during interviews and highlights the necessity of providing concrete examples of expertise.
WHY YOU FAILED INTERVIEWS
- 1. WHY YOU FAILED INTERVIEWS 10 REASONS WHY PEOPLE FAIL INTERVIEWS
- 2. YOU SHOWED UP LATE Being punctual is a soft skill that is extremely important for all employers. If you showed up late without calling ahead with an amazing excuse you probably wont get the job
- 3. YOU TALKED NEGATIVELY ABOUT A PREVIOUS EMPLOYER Never speak poorly about a previous employer. This shows that you are someone who is difficult to work with and someone who will gossip. You will not get the job if you do this
- 4. YOU WERE UNDERDRESSED Always dress one level above the position you are applying for. The way you look says a lot about what you are capable of doing, whether you like it or not. This could be why you didn’t get the job
- 5. YOU HAD POOR HYGIENE Brush your teeth, put on deodorant, don’t drink a coffee and don’t smoke a cigarette. If you have unusual smells coming from your body you will not get the job.
- 6. YOU WERENT PROPERLY GROOMED You need to make sure your hair looks nice for an interview. If you have facial hair, trim it. If you wear make-up keep the colors neutral. Trim your nose and ear hair as well. Someone who is not properly groomed appears untrustworthy and unorganized, you will not get the job
- 7. YOU LACK CONFIDENCE Self confidence goes a long way, I like to say confidence = competence. If you can demonstrate a level of confidence in your abilities to do a job you will get the job. If you are too timid or shy you will not get the job
- 8. YOU CAN’T PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERTISE You cannot say you have management skills without giving an example of how you have demonstrated those skills. If you cannot backup your areas of expertise with concrete examples you will not get the job
- 9. YOU WERE UNPREPAIRED FOR STANDARD QUESTIONS You will get asked a series of standard interview questions every time. If you are not prepared for these basic (easy) questions you will not get the job. Do some research and practice
- 10. YOUR CELL PHONE IS NOT TURNED OFF If you bring your cell phone to the interview it must be turned off or silent. Do not have it on vibrate. If your phone is ringing during an interview you will not get the job.
- 11. YOU HAVE BAD BODY LANGUAGE You communicate more with your body language than you do verbally. Bad eye contact, poor posture and crossed arms are just some of the ways you will not get the job.
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