25 Reasons Why People Don't Get Hired

[Tsveta]

TOP 25 Reasons Why People Don't Get Hired:

1. Poor personal appearance
2. Lack of interest and enthusiasm: Passive, indecisive and indifferent.
3. Over emphasis on money: interested only in best dollar offer.
4. Condemnation of past employers.
5. Failure to look at the interviewer when speaking.
6. Limp, fishy handshake.
7. Unwillingness to travel or relocate to employers preferences.
8. Late for interview.
9. Failure to express appreciation for interviewer's time.
10. Asks no or poor questions about job.
11. Vague, indefinite response to questions.
12. Overbearing, over aggressive, conceited with superiority or "know it all complex."
13. Inability to express self clearly; Poor voice, diction, grammar.
14. Lack of planning for career; no purpose and goals.
15. Unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon.
16. Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, ill at ease.
17. Makes excuses, evasive, hedges on unfavorable aspects of job history.
18. Lack of tact or cynical.
19. Lack of courtesy; ill mannered.
20. Lack of maturity.
21. Wants job for short time.
22. No interest in company or industry.
23. Low moral standards.
24. Intolerant: strong prejudices.
25. Inability to take criticism.

[bongi]

Hi Tsveta,

Thanks for the tips! I'll study them and hope they'll help me to find a job sooner. :)

[Tsveta]

Here are more interview tips that might help:

1. Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile, address your interviewer by name, and make eye contact.

2. Never sit until asked to do so.

3. Ensure you are informed about the position and the organization before your interview. Wherever possible get a job description or review the details of the position. Go to their web site. You should know approximately what the salary range is for the position (particularly if going through an agency). Research the organization and affiliations. Be aware of all products or services.

4. Make sure you are familiar with all dates and information on your resume. Be prepared to go into detail and to give examples of various difficult work situations you have successfully handled.

5. Make sure you know the exact location and how to get there. Get there five to ten minutes early.

6. Dress should be appropriate, businesslike and conservative. Always look successful.

7. You may be asked to talk about yourself, but keep your entire life history for non-business situations! An interviewer is interested in how you and your experience best suit the position and the company. Do not take notes, and do not be concerned if your interviewer takes notes. Never speak negatively about present or previous work situations.

8. At the end of the interview you may have an opportunity to ask questions. Express enthusiasm and interest in the company and the position. Thank the interviewer for their time. You may ask what the next step would be in their hiring process. Do not discuss money/salary during the interview, or ask about benefits and vacation, unless the interviewer brings these subjects up for discussion. End the interview with a handshake.

9. A follow-up note or thank you letter sent after the interview, if you are particularly interested in the position and organization, is a good way to keep your name visible. A follow-up call within a week is a good idea, if you have not been contacted.

10. If an agency arranged the interview for you, call them immediately. It is important for the agency to get your response about the position, before they talk to the employer. A positive response from you can often lead to a positive response from the employer. Keep in touch with your agency.

[Bronco]

So much to remember!
It's hard to abide by all these, but I try to do most of them.

[m9dds0ug]

I've got to fit at least a few of those Items LOL Guess I've got some work to do . It is difficult to make changes to your self when you where the one everyone came to for the answers.You automaticaly jump in to the line of fire just like the old fire horse stepping into the harness when hearing the bell.:confused:

[Agent_J]

great tips again Tsveta, will definitely try to abide by them

[aflyingcow]

Wow, really helpful, thanks.

[Revers3]

Thanks, those were great tips! This will definately come in handy.

Btw, I want to know how the employer would know when someone
"21. Wants job for short time."?

[Tsveta]

For some reason if you reveal that you want to move on in a year or so, they may not give you the job... Let’s say that your spouse will get promoted and you have to relocate in a different province. You know how they ask personal questions about your family; however I am not saying that you have to share all that information.


Thanks, those were great tips! This will definately come in handy.

Btw, I want to know how the employer would know when someone
"21. Wants job for short time."?

[lana]

I wouldn't share that either. After all if I like the job I will probably stay, besides everybody knows that after your first 3 months either you or the employer can decide not to renew the contract.

[Ascended]

hmm, no wonder I always get hired.. good list!

[don242]

Good list and I agree with most.

The unwillingness to relocate is an issue if it is required for the job obviously, but I don't think be should be just asked to relocate whenever the company decides it is best. Relocation is a major decision and one that is very difficult for many to do for many reasons. Regardless, if a company wants someone to relocate, the company should be willing to put up some, if not all (depending on the situation) of the cost. And that cost can be quite substantial if you own a home and have to sell.

Being unwilling to start at the bottom is also a good reason why you may not get hired. But again, it depends. If you have 10 years experience, are you expected to start at the bottom just because you are going to a new company? Yes, you need to prove yourself at the new place, but I don't think the bottom is a fair place to do it. I was recently told, that I could probably work for a company if I were willing to start at the bottom. I have over 8 years experience. Why do I want to start over at the bottom? I have put in my time at the bottom. I don't necessarily expect to be made director or anything, but I do expect some respect.

Otherwise, all good comments on the list and all very valid reasons for not getting employed.

[contractor]

A lot of reasons and all good...
I don't quite agree with reason # 3. "Over emphasis on money: interested only in best dollar offer." I could be a reason not get hired but one doesn't want to work for free. If you know your price stick to it, otherwise you will be underpaid.

[bjlockie]

TOP 25 Reasons Why People Don't Get Hired:

13. Inability to express self clearly; Poor voice, diction, grammar.


What do you recommend a person with a medical condition that affects speech does?

[mark16]

Yes, excellent advise and suggestions to share about interviewing success. The only problem is that there is a lot to remember. People tend to learn in many ways, so don't feel pressures. There many methods to learn to be successful in an interview. A individual can learn via the web, books, articles, course or in-person coaching. I would recommend choosing a method that works best for you.

Overall, the interview takes practise, so whatever method you choose, I would suggest conducting a mock interview with a friend, family member or in front of the mirror before the "big" day.

As mentioned in previous discussions, I have been told about a job prepration company known as HRinmotion.com by other human resources professionals. They provide all the tools to help prepare individuals for the job. The tools can be online articles, books, articles, course or in person coaching. Unfortunately I do not know of any other companies, since I have only recommended HRinmotion and they seem to do a good job with all the positive feedback I receive. My theory is, if you find a good service provider why look for others.

Best of luck!

Mark

[Workaholic0099]

These are great and so is this website - thanks for all this really valuable advice!:)

[davidmn]

I don't want to restart PlayPod that often. Ten minutes is not enough to evaluate the product.

[Roshni Poddar]

These tips are really useful. However, its tough to remember all of them....At least, it was for me in the earlier stages of my professional career....

[jburcg]

#1 reason is because of lack of information on the resume. The one page resume is a myth, and you should put more information. Most recruiers will scan a resume for keywords, and if they are not there, no call.

The other reason is because people go through a third party. I just wanted to pass along a great new job board called Hreyesonly.com. It is for direct employers only, and only 4 weeks old. It got me a job, and I wanted to share. Thank you for all your help, and keep up the good work.


Jason

[laucareer]

I agree Resume should show more at times.. but more importantly, the candidate should be able to speak fluently on his or her experience, skill sets, etc.

Never make up anything on the resume you cannot back-up. Honesty is always the best policy but I know some job applicants out do 'bend the truth' from time to time. I am not advocating it, but if you are going to do it, at least be prepare to talk intelligently about it... I've seen a few ridiculous applicants who are trying to BS their way with no knowledge of what they are talking about... its funny in the beginning, but now.. I usually show them the door within 5 mins.

[empl.specialist]

Conquering the woes of job search lie tremendously on the service providers' ability to design, develop, coordinate, manage, and deliver superior services that cater to the specific target group. (Jenny Mangra, JSW Facilitator & Job Developer)

[WealthAlchemist]

very true indeed

[johny]

I think sometimes, people don't get hired because they do not customize their resume for the position. The first key to being considered for a job is when your resume stands out. We need to research, what specific skills or backgrounds does the company look for and from there we need to highlight those on our resume. The HR looks for those "keywords" before considering applicants to interviews.

The second step then is preparing for the interview, some applicants fail because of lack of research. This part of application process is our chance to highlight and build foundation on the "keywords" or key skills and backgrounds that are vital for the desired position.

[georgebuffet]

Hi,

Thanks for the tips.

But I think one more reason for this is our resume. Resume will give the first impression about us to a recruiter. So resume must be catchy