Top 16 common mistakes that job seekers make:



1. Poor networking: Don’t wait to look for a job until you need to.

2. Not prepared for an interview: Research the company.

3. Behavioral-based interview model: Need to have real examples of accomplishments. Many candidates are unprepared for this type of interviewing style.

4. Being too comfortable, especially when the candidate knows the interviewer.

5. Showing up late.

6. Poor Resume-Remember a resume's purpose is to get you an interview—it will not get you a job. Resumes that are short, concise, and tailored to the position you are applying for are best. Grammar and spelling are important as well.

7. Misrepresenting yourself on your resume or in the interview.

8. Sharing too much or getting too comfortable in an interview.

9. Embellishing past experience

10. Not asking proper appropriate questions in return, Doesn’t ask questions: be prepared for the interview. The first question out of your mouth should not be about money. Seem interested in the company and the opportunity. Research the company and role and come prepared with questions. I suggest practicing those questions beforehand.

11.They don’t know what they want to do, so they try to be everything to all companies. Pick a specific area/field and stick with it.

12. They lack passion. Lack of energy/enthusiasm: People need to have a spark and show desire.

13. Bad-mouthing previous employer: No matter how bad your experiences may have been, never bad-mouth your previous employer. It is extremely unprofessional. If you left on bad terms, practice what you will say when asked

in an interview. Don’t lie, but remember to always act professionally.

14. Poor presentation: With today’s casual environments, people think they can dress casual and present themselves that way. You need to be—and look—sharp on an interview.

15. Not answering the question directly: If an interviewer asks you a question—such as your experience on a particular subject—and you evade the question in your answer, you are not leaving a positive impression.

16. Poor body language—never underestimate how important body language is in an interview.



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Sushma