What Not To Do When You’re Applying For Jobs & Reasons For Getting Rejected
August 24, 2018
What Not To Do When You’re Applying For Jobs & Reasons For Getting Rejected
Doing the wrong things while you are searching for a job can jeopardize your chances of landing you at dream job. There are many things you should do when you are applying for a job, but there are also things that can hinder your job search. In addition, some mistakes can impact your standing with your current employer if you’re not careful.
Check these tips to conduct your job search in a way that will help you get hired without impacting your current job.
Check your resume, your cover letter, and every single email you send for grammar and spelling – even if it’s just a quick email or Facebook message to a networking contact.
Tell Your Co-Workers That You Are In Job Hunting Mode
It can be a good idea to tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job – but only if you’re unemployed. If you have a job and you want to keep it, be very careful about who you tell about your job search.
Forget To Limit Public Access To Your Social Media Accounts
If you have a personal website, make sure you wouldn’t mind having employers view it.
Employers want responsible and punctual employees. Plan your travel carefully and leave extra time for unanticipated delays. Avoid this common interview mistake and make the best impression during your interviews.
Have An Unprofessional Email Address
Save the funky expressions for forums which will not be visible to employers.
Use Your Work Computer To Generate Documents Or Search
Contrary to what many workers believe, there is no guarantee of privacy when you use company equipment. Many employers monitor communications and they will be upset if you are devoting work time or resources to your job search.
Dress Inappropriately
Don’t wear jeans or shorts, tank tops, crop tops or anything too low cut or too short. It is always important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed and to present a positive image to the employer.
Act Unprofessionally
No matter how difficult your job search is, make an effort to greet your interviewer kindly and be active and remain engaged during the interview process. Be outgoing and positive even if you don’t feel that way.
Keep Your Phone On…
If your phone is constantly beeping or ringing, it creates a distracting environment and reflects poorly on you. So, make it a priority to keep your phone on silent mode.
Neglect To Send A Follow-Up Communication
You can send the wrong message if you delay or miss the opportunity to follow up before a decision has been made about your candidacy.
Employers list job requirements when they advertise open positions for a reason. They have determined that those skills are necessary for that particular job. If you’re applying for a job and getting rejected time after time that means you are not qualified for the job. You may feel like you’re raising your chances of landing a position by blindly applying to everything on your radar, but you’re actually wasting valuable time and energy. Recruiters only hire the person who is the best qualified applicant for the job.
For most jobs, hiring managers have a good selection of qualified candidates and aren’t interested in those who don’t have the qualifications. Here are reasons why you could be rejected for the job right away:
Most employers require a certain amount of experience when seeking applicants. That information should be clearly listed in the posting. If you’re close you might be considered but if you fall significantly short you won’t be
Short On Skills
If you don’t have the skills and qualifications the employer is seeking, think twice about submitting an application. Many job postings list the skill set required for the position, and if you don’t have at least most of them you won’t be considered.
Short On Educational requirements
In some cases, employers list educational requirements. You’ll need to meet those requirements in order to be chosen for an interview.
Short On Connections
For some jobs, especially sales, you’ll be expected to have a network of contacts and clients that you can tap. Be sure that you have the client base or connections you’ll need to be success on the job.
Sometimes, the job or the company simply isn’t a match for what you want for your next job. It could be that you don’t have the job requirements or that you have a different concept of work than the company does.
