Six Factors That Can Cost You the Interview/Job

Home
>
Careers, Jobs & Employment
>
Six Factors That Can Cost You the Interview/Job

Six Factors That Can Cost You the Interview/Job

Most job seekers know that an unprofessional appearance will count against them at an interview. Here are six MORE factors that can help you remain in the unemployment line:

(1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.

(2) Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is important during the interview and on the job. Being nervous can really mess up your communication skills, so being well prepared and practicing what you're going to say are always your best bet.

(3) Being aggressive, arrogant, or acting in a superior way. No one wants to hire or work with people who think they're better than everyone else. Be careful with your attitude, even if you think you're surrounded by incompetent fools. Being confident is good. Being an arrogant jerk is bad.

(4) Making excuses for failings. Your teacher never bought "The dog ate my homework!" and your boss isn't going to buy "The finance department gave me the wrong figures!" In the grown-up world, you have to take responsibility for what you are responsible for! You'll never earn respect by blaming others when things go wrong.

(5) Saying unfavorable things about previous employers. Even if you left a job because the boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview. When asked "Why did you leave your last job?" say something like "My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my career goals."

(6) Having a poor/limp handshake. Why do people think you'll be a lousy employee if you have a lousy handshake? That's not really logical, is it? Doesn't matter. It just turns people off and gives them a bad impression of you. So make your handshake firm and confident but not bone-crushing. (It's not a competition to see who winces first!)

If you DON'T want to be unemployed, don't let any of those traits apply to you!

Bonnie Lowe is author of the popular Job Interview Success System and free information-packed ezine, "Career-Life Times." Find those and other powerful career-building resources and tips at her website: http://www.best-interview-strategies.com.

In The News:

Judge orders White House to restore CNN reporter's access
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:30:00 +0000
A judge has ordered the White House to return the press credentials of banned CNN reporter Jim Acosta following his row with Donald Trump.

Yemen peace talks poised to go ahead, says UN envoy
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:04:00 +0000
The man trying to broker peace in Yemen said he is hopeful a new round of talks between the warring sides will begin within weeks provided a lull in fighting for a key port city holds.

Khashoggi supporters defend free speech at symbolic funeral
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:28:00 +0000
A cold wind swept through the courtyard of Fatih Mosque in one of Istanbul's most conservative neighbourhoods.

Royal Navy frigate scrambled to shadow Russian warship
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:06:00 +0000
A Royal Navy frigate is shadowing and monitoring a Russian warship travelling through the English Channel, in an attempt to protect UK waters.

Violence erupts in Sri Lankan parliament
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:18:00 +0000
Chaos has erupted in the Sri Lankan parliament after a no-confidence motion in the prime minister led to violent attacks by his loyal backers on those who wish to oust him.

tikatoshop.it

Erfahrungen mit Pallhuber Wein
Agen Bola SBOBET Terpercaya

Travel in comfort and at your leisure with CT Airlink Limousine & Car Service for top quality private transportation and exceptional customer service. We operate Sedans, SUVs & Vans for CT Car Services to covering all Connecticut airports including Car Service from CT to Newark Airport , Mohegan Casino Uncasville CT, Foxwoods Casino Mashantucket CT, Manhattan Cruise Terminal NYC, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal NYC and Bayonne Cruise Terminal NJ. CT Airlink hire licensed and friendly chauffeurs who have in-depth knowledge of the Areas.