7 Good reasons you weren’t hired

Okay, so your interview didn’t work out they way you intended. What can be learnt from this experience? It should NEVER be viewed as a failure but rather as a learning experience.

What aspects of the interview did I perhaps come up short on:

1. Attitude

Attitude is one of the most important aspects of obtaining employment. A potential employer wants to see a high level of energy and a sign of an employee’s future dedication. If you attend the interview with no energy or motivation, the interviewer will very quickly make the decision not to hire you. Pay special attention to your body language.

2. Qualifications

A prospective employer may see qualifications on paper, but when it comes down to it, you also need to show those qualifications. A potential employer will dismiss the idea of hiring you if you do not show aptitude.

“There is no failure except in no longer trying.” Elbert Hubbard.

3. Questionable History

If you have gaps in your employment with no good excuse as to why you were not working, chances are you might not get the job. An employer wants to feel like they’ll be able to retain employees, and long periods of unemployment on your CV will send red flags to potential employers about stability.

Vince Lombardi: “Winners never quit and quitters never win”

4. Improper Dress

When going to an interview, it’s important for you to dress appropriately. Business casual attire is the best way to go for most interviews – it shows a certain level of professionalism and care. If you aren’t dressed appropriately for your interview you won’t receive a job offer. Click here for a few tips to help you choose the right outfit.

5. Nervousness

Unfortunately, nervousness will never work in your favor. If you appear nervous in an interview, your potential employer will question your ability to perform in public. Try your best to always maintain composure with these helpful tips on how to get rid of interview nerves.

6. Misaligned Objectives

Just as you have an idea of what you would like to earn, so does your potential employer. If the hiring manager feels that he or she cannot meet your salary needs, they probably won’t offer you the job.

7. More Suitable Candidates

If you don’t give the hiring manager a stellar interview and someone else has, chances are the other candidate will get the job. If you really want the job, you have to properly prepare for the interview – put your heart in the interview – research, research and do more research. Draw up a list of possible interview questions and practice them beforehand, this will help you to answer the interviewer more confidently as well.

Before the next interview, make sure you have all the above boxes ticked – and you might just be exactly who the interviewer is looking for.

Very best wishes with your job search.

Remember that WINNERS do not just “pitch up”. They prepare & research the Company’s website & prepare their own question, before getting to the “hot” interview chair!

This article was written and contributed by Richard Lyon of BizGro Sales Staff & Training. Contact him on richard@bizgro.co.za for all your winning training solutions.

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