You want to make a great impression in a job interview – not get on the hiring manager’s nerves. But as a leading Miami Lakes employment agency, Future Force knows there are a few things job candidates do that really annoy hiring managers. What are they – and how can you avoid them? Here’s a look:
#1: You Don’t Know Anything About the Company
When you show up to an interview and your first question is: “So what exactly do you do?,” you’re sending the message that a) you don’t care and b) you didn’t prepare for the interview. A hiring manager doesn’t want to waste their valuable time on job candidates who put in minimal effort. They want those who will work hard and produce great results.
#2: You Don’t Ask Questions During the Interview
No, you shouldn’t ask a question just to ask a question. That said, if you’re considering a job opportunity, then you should want to know about the work culture, job expectations and goals, and what the hiring process is like. If you don’t ask these kinds of questions, the hiring manager is going to view you as unprepared, inexperienced, or just plain disinterested in the job.
#3: You Don’t Follow Directions
The hiring manager asked you to email him or her references directly after the interview. It’s a week later – and you still haven’t gotten around to it. Whether it’s due to laziness or you’re insanely busy, doesn’t matter. You’re essentially telling the hiring manager that you’re not going to do what they asked you to.
#4: You Send a Follow Up Note Addressed to the Wrong Person
If you’re like most job candidates, you’ve got templates for your cover letter, resume and thank you follow up notes. But it’s critically important you take the time to not only customize each one for every job opening, but also proofread them to ensure there are no mistakes, like the name of the wrong hiring manager.
#5: You Pester the Hiring Manager
Sure, you want the job. But that doesn’t mean you should email or call the hiring manager repeatedly, and then track down their home phone number when your attempts go unanswered. That’s one sure way to scare them off.
Instead, before you end the job interview, ask when they expect to make a decision. If they say a week, and a week and a half goes by without you hearing anything, it’s completely appropriate to follow up a couple of times.
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