Few things can be as frustrating for a job seeker than getting prepared for an interview, thinking you aced it, and not getting called bac...
Few things can be as frustrating for a job seeker than
getting prepared for an interview, thinking you aced it, and not getting called
back. It's normal to not get a position sometimes, but if you keep getting
rejection after rejection, there's a strong chance that you're doing something
wrong along the way. The issue is that it can be hard to tell where you went
wrong without guidance. In this article, we're going to enumerate some of the
most common reasons why people don't get hired after
interviews and what you can do to increase your chances next
time.
Your References Are Bad
The references you give out could make or break your
prospective employer’s decision. If you give out the name of someone who barely
knows you, or worse, someone you have issues with, then it might result in you
not getting the job. One thing that people often wrongly assume is that they
absolutely have to give out the name of the person that was either directly
over them or the head of their department. But, in reality, you can pick anyone
you worked with who can vouch for you as a reference. The keyword here is vouch
because you want someone who will act as an advocate for you.
So, before you pick just anyone to be your reference,
you need to learn how to choose the right person and how to ask someone to be a
reference. If you want to learn exactly how to ask someone to
be a reference, you should check out the linked blog post by
Placement. Not only do they explain the right way to approach prospective
references, but they also explain the things you should be looking for in one.
They explain how you can make communications between references and hiring managers
easier as well.
You Don’t Know a Thing About the Company
This is one of the worst mistakes you could make and
one of the red flags organizations look for when they hire an employee. A lot
of people may assume that questions like ‘why did you want to
work for us?’ are benign, but this is the kind of question that
will allow recruiters to know how passionate you are about the job.
Employers know the importance of hiring people who
actually want to work for them and are not just there as mercenaries. High
employee turnover is a nightmare for organizations and costs a lot of money,
and by filtering for interest, they can directly influence it. Companies also
want employees who will have high morale and who will be engaged as it will
result in a better workplace ambiance and better throughput.
So, do your homework on any organization before you go
in for an interview. Looking at their About Us page is a good start, but we
would suggest that you sign up for their social media, look them up on YouTube,
and look at the most recent news about them. Learning about new technologies
they have introduced or any new acquisitions they’ve made will help you stand out
and show that you have taken the time to do your research.
You Don’t Look the Part
First appearances are extremely important, and the way
you dress and present yourself will make a big difference. You have to know not
only how to dress, but also how to show positive body language. Start things
off with a good handshake and maintain eye contact. Check your posture as well
and make sure that you are 100% attentive to what your interviewers are saying.
Don’t try to be too cool either. You may assume that
showing confidence will be better than being nervous but having a little bit of
nervousness could actually play in your favor. This is a sign of someone who is
really motivated and who takes a position very seriously. As long as your
nervousness does not completely block you, you should focus on being natural
more than anything else.
As far as the dress code goes, know that there is not
a one-size-fits-all way to dress for an interview. The most important thing
here will be to look at the company’s culture and the job you’re applying for.
You also have to make sure that what you’re wearing is clean and properly
pressed, of course.
A great place to know what type of clothes to wear
would be to look at the company’s website and look at what their employees are
wearing on an everyday basis. This will give you an idea of how they want their
employees to look, and by dressing like everyone else there, you will look like
you’re already part of the family.
These are all reasons why many people don’t
get a position after going through an interview. Try to look at whether you
have committed any of these mistakes in the past and make corrections if you have.
