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10 Things that Scream, "Don't Hire Me!"
You just don't get it. You've applied to numerous jobs, been to countless
interviews and made several new contacts in your network -- yet here you are
-- still sitting on the unemployment list. What gives?
Well ... have you ever stopped to consider that what gives might in fact be
... you?
It's a hard concept that most job seekers have trouble wrapping their heads
around, but applicants frequently -- inadvertently -- raise red flags to
hiring managers that immediately scream, "Don't hire me!" But, it might not
be entirely your fault.
"Most companies don't give direct feedback about areas people are weak in
while they are employed. They are enabling poor performance and lack of
accountability," says Tom Gimbel, president and CEO of The LaSalle Network,
an executive recruiting firm in Chicago. "The same mentality exists when
people interview. They feel they did 'great' on the interview and never look
at themselves for if they feel that the interviewer was looking for
something different."
Not sure if you're unknowingly blowing your chances at scoring your dream
job?
Here are 10 red flags to be wary of during your next job hunt.
Red flag No. 1: You don't have any contact information on your résumé
When you're crafting your résumé, you should focus on highlighting
relevant skills and accomplishments that are in line with the position for
which you are applying. But what good is an impressive résumé if hiring
managers have no way to get in touch with its owner? If they can't find you,
they can't hire you. Always provide a home address, phone number or e-mail
address so employers can get in touch with you easily.
Red flag No. 2: You have long gaps between jobs on your résumé
Even if your long departure from the work force is valid, extended lapses of
unemployment might say to an employer, "Why weren't you wanted by anyone?"
Gimbel says. Anytime you have more than a three-month gap of idleness on
your résumé, legitimate or otherwise, be prepared to explain yourself.
Red flag No. 3: You aren't prepared for the interview
There are many ways to be unprepared for an interview: You haven't
researched the company, you don't have any questions prepared, you didn't
bring a copy of your résumé, etc. Plain and simple, do your homework
before an interview. Explore the company online, prepare answers to
questions and have someone give you a mock interview. The more prepared you
are, the more employers will take you seriously.
Red flag No. 4: You didn't provide any references
By omitting references in your application, employers could infer that you
don't know anyone who has any positive things to say about you -- when in
fact, you just forgot to provide them with people who can vouch for you. No
references also shows employers that you aren't prepared for people to call
them, Gimbel says. Always make sure the hiring manager has at least one
person to contact who can speak on your behalf.
Red flag No. 5: You only have negative things to say about previous
employment
We know how tempting it is to want to tell anyone who will listen how much
of a (insert expletive word here) your old boss was -- but a hiring manager
for a coveted job is not that person.
There are hundreds of ways to turn negative things about an old job into
positives. Thought your last job was a dead end? Spin it by saying, "I felt
I had gone as far as I could go in that position. I'm looking for something
with more opportunity for advancement." Couldn't get along with your co-
workers? "I really need to work in an environment where I feel like I'm part
of a team and my last position didn't allow for that kind of atmosphere."
Red flag No. 6: You've held seven different jobs -- in the past six months
Job hopping is a new trend in the working world. Workers are no longer
staying in a job for 10-20 years; they stay for a couple and move on to the
next one. While such a tactic can further your career, switching jobs too
often will raise a prospective employer's antenna. Too many jobs in too
little time tells employers that either you can't hold a job or you have no
loyalty, Gimbel says. Pick and choose the jobs you include on your résumé
or prepare to explain yourself.
Red flag No. 7: You give inconsistent answers in your interview
One tactic hiring managers use during the hiring process is to ask you the
same question in several different ways. This is mostly to ensure that you'
re genuine with your answers and not just telling an employer what he or she
wants to hear. Keep your responses sincere throughout the entire process
and you should be good to go.
Red flag No. 8: You lack flexibility
Most people know what they want in a job as far as benefits, compensation,
time-off, etc. If you're unable to be flexible with some of your (
unrealistic?) expectations, however, you're going to have a difficult time
finding a job. Have a bottom line in terms of what you want before you start
the hiring process and be willing to bend a bit if necessary.
Red flag No. 9: Your application was, in a word -- lazy
Only doing the bare minimum of what's asked of you won't get very far -- in
life or in your job search. Applying to jobs with the same résumé and the
same cover letter (or none at all) is pure laziness. And as Gimbel points
out, if you won't spend extra time on yourself and your application
materials, you sure as heck won't do it for a client.
Red flag No. 10: You lack objective or ambition
If you have no long-term goals, then you really have no short-term goals
either, Gimbel says. "Long-term goals may change, however you need to have
some concept of where you want to go." Know where you want to go and how you
plan to get there. Otherwise you seem unfocused and unmotivated, which are
two big no-no's for an applicant.
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发帖数: 14359 | 2 不适合中国人，我觉得只需要回答一个问题，如果我是MANAGER，我为什么要HIRE你，
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发帖数: 1191 | 3 The flip side is those who do not have resumes are hiring others |
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