Job seekers want to make a good impression on recruiters. However, in order to get a new job quickly and to beat dozens of at least as good competitors, they make unnecessary mistakes. Recruiters know these mistakes very well because they keep repeating. Applicants who commit these mistakes are therefore not taken into further consideration. They, however, are often not aware of the specific mistakes, so they tend to repeat them the next time. Let's take a look at the most common job applicants' mistakes which continually annoy recruiters according to the Undercover Recruiter website.
1. Missing information
People usually look for jobs on the Internet. However, in addition to the basic information available in newspapers, online job ads usually contain links to more information about the company and the particular job. Job applicants should study all this information and only then contact the recruiter. Although he does not say it, the recruiter will be disappointed to have a phone conversation with you about things you should have known.
2. Unwillingness to listen
Whether you have your first conversation with a recruiter on the phone or face to face, you will probably have many questions about the job offer. Questioning is definitely okay, ask for whatever you are interested in. But as soon as you ask a question, stop talking and listen. Do not keep on showing off how great you are and that you know everything.
3. Poor CV
How many times have you heard that you should prepare your CV individually for each company and position? Surely many times. However, how many times have you done that? The CV you keep on sending everywhere may already be circulating among recruiters as an example of how not to write a CV. If you are updating you CV for each specific company, it's great. At the same time, never send any of the previous versions with the name of another company. Read more about poor CVs here.
4. Not attending an interview
This advice is simple basics. If, for a serious reason, you can't attend a scheduled interview, make your excuse in advance. Not giving any reason for not attending is inexcusable. Neither should you call that you can't come shortly before the meeting starts. In such a case, actively try to agree on another date.
5. Insufficient preparation
Always keep in mind that labor market competition is huge. If you do not prepare well for the interview, someone else surely will. Try to prepare as much information about yourself as possible in relation to the proposed job and also find out as much as possible about the company. Try to act positive. Also, avoid any gossip about your former employers.
6. Refusing the offer
Of course you do not have to accept the offer. However, do not refuse it rudely, without serious reasons. This is especially true if you use the services of a recruitment agency. A representative of the agency has already devoted much time to you and pre-selected job offers that might interest you. Legitimate reasons for refusing such offers include another offer or disagreement with the proposed working conditions.
Finally one more recommendation for cooperating with a recruitment agency. Do not call the agency every day to ask when they will find you a job. They know about you and are working on it.
Can you think of another mistake job applicants should be aware of?
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