If you have applied for the job and already received an interview
call, you can’t let any mistake ruin your chances of bagging the job. In
today's competitive market situation, hiring managers look for one
mistake to eliminate you from the shortlisted candidates.
1. Arriving late
The corporate career might seem attractive to many but, being punctual is one of the most common ethics of having a corporate job. Most common excuse for getting late for the interview is getting stuck in the traffic. Hiring managers don’t usually care about the reason for being late. If you have received an interview call, make sure that you reach dot on time. More than 60 percent of recruiters immediately eliminate a candidate for arriving late. Another simple tip to keep in mind is, don’t reach too early either.
How to avoid: Pre-plan your day much before the interview date. Map out how long it will take for you to reach the interview location. You can budget an extra 30-40 minutes of wiggle room to be on a safer side. Smart candidates should also do a test run of driving to the location in advance.
2. Lying or covering the facts
First-time job seekers often go overboard in order to impress the hiring manager. Lying is not just unacceptable but also horribly wrong for a job interview. Hiring team is likely to check your resume, references mentioned by you and people in your network. According to LinkedIn’s survey results, 52 percent of hiring managers scrap the candidate if they think that the candidate is not being truthful.
3. Looking untidy
Although most candidates make sure that they look neat and clean before the interview, hiring managers keep meeting the candidates with unprofessional attire. Students just out of college should make sure that they have an interview outfit always ready in their closet. This will help you avoid the last minute surprises like rips, stains or wrinkles on the outfit.
4. Checking your phone
In the smartphone-obsessed world, our eyes are always on the phone. An urge to look at a simple WhatsApp message can cost you losing the potential job opportunity. The survey results suggest that more than 25 percent candidates check out their cellphone at least once during an interview. Checking your phone gives an impression that, you are mentally not involved in the interview process or you don't respect the individual conducting your interview. So to be on a safer side, you should turn off your phone before the interview.
- Highlights :
- Always reach in time for the interview. Hiring managers don't entertain any excuse for being late for the interview.
- Bragging about yourself in the resume will not help you get a job. Hiding or exaggerating the facts will eliminate your chances.
- Looking professional during an interview is a must. You should consider having an interview outfit.
- One glance at your phone during an interview will definitely cost you the job opportunity.
1. Arriving late
The corporate career might seem attractive to many but, being punctual is one of the most common ethics of having a corporate job. Most common excuse for getting late for the interview is getting stuck in the traffic. Hiring managers don’t usually care about the reason for being late. If you have received an interview call, make sure that you reach dot on time. More than 60 percent of recruiters immediately eliminate a candidate for arriving late. Another simple tip to keep in mind is, don’t reach too early either.
How to avoid: Pre-plan your day much before the interview date. Map out how long it will take for you to reach the interview location. You can budget an extra 30-40 minutes of wiggle room to be on a safer side. Smart candidates should also do a test run of driving to the location in advance.
2. Lying or covering the facts
First-time job seekers often go overboard in order to impress the hiring manager. Lying is not just unacceptable but also horribly wrong for a job interview. Hiring team is likely to check your resume, references mentioned by you and people in your network. According to LinkedIn’s survey results, 52 percent of hiring managers scrap the candidate if they think that the candidate is not being truthful.
3. Looking untidy
Although most candidates make sure that they look neat and clean before the interview, hiring managers keep meeting the candidates with unprofessional attire. Students just out of college should make sure that they have an interview outfit always ready in their closet. This will help you avoid the last minute surprises like rips, stains or wrinkles on the outfit.
4. Checking your phone
In the smartphone-obsessed world, our eyes are always on the phone. An urge to look at a simple WhatsApp message can cost you losing the potential job opportunity. The survey results suggest that more than 25 percent candidates check out their cellphone at least once during an interview. Checking your phone gives an impression that, you are mentally not involved in the interview process or you don't respect the individual conducting your interview. So to be on a safer side, you should turn off your phone before the interview.
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