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This page doesn't pretend to give you a recipe to obtain a job or even an interview but hopefully it will increase your chances to avoid the frequently made mistakes. "Things to do" can be useful and "things not to do" even more so. |
Before applying you need a resume that presents yourself in the most efficient and accurate way possible. Keep it short.
Make sure it's fast and easy to find your age, last position, degrees and contact information.
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Here below are a number of real life examples that lost people interviews and jobs. Common mistakes in the resume:
Lateness: Our worst experience was with an executive of 30 years experience who came late the first time. He or she was invited for a second interview with the client and was again 15 minutes late! Of course, the second interview was abruptly cancelled.
During an interview turn your cell phone off. Firstly, it is rude. Secondly, it interrupts the train of thought and the interview process. Being on the phone when you are in front of a recruiter or a client is enough to lose you the job. Language and attitude: Some people, especially younger applicants, have not yet been exposed to the professional environment and they don't realize that proper, classical English is the only way to communicate in the workplace. Proper English and being accurate helps in being understood and is less likely to offend. For example, do not say "Hold" when answering a phone. To most people that is very rude. Use the words "please" and "thank you" as often a you can. When talking with someone or someone is addressing, do not keep looking at your computer screen. Also try and be accurate in what you say. For example, don't say that someone has "stepped out" when they have gone for lunch or for a long time. In proper English, "stepped out" means they'll be back in a few minutes time. Some men and women dress as if they are on basketball court or a dance floor—but not in a company. Caps, combs on the head, ornament jewellery, unconventional make-up, ankle socks, or blouses and pants that show your torso are not acceptable to the clients of a company— nor the company. If applying for a job requiring typing it is unwise to have very long, fashionable nails. They obviously prevent fast typing. Banks don't like them and nor do many other companies. Recruiters will think you have your priorities wrong. Spot the mistake: One Human Resource Manager received a letter to his attention with his title on the letter and the application was for the position of... Human Resource Manager. Your reputation will catch up with you: During an interview by telephone someone confirmed he had worked in a certain company. Nobody in the company had any memory of him. Next time he called he said it was a mistake and gave the name of another company. This time the manager remembered him and his comment was "we wouldn't hire him if he applied again". During a phone interview an applicant stated he had worked for a certain company. Yet, nobody in the company had any memory of him. The next time he called he said he made a mistake and gave the name of another company. This time the manager remembered him and said: "we wouldn't hire him if he applied again". What do you think the recruiter did? Changing is good for experience but too often is a big negative: When recruiters receive resumes showing one job per year or even more, usually the recruiter immediately rejects that application. Hiring personnel is expensive in terms of time and money so they will not choose people who are likely to leave. Finally, a common, major mistake: Don't ever forget: who pays has the right to ask for things to be done her/his way as long as it's not illegal. If you still believe it will be against the company's interest then make sure to write your suggestion but still follow the instructions or you will be soon on the job market Many people at all levels think that it's OK to do a particular job their own way—disregarding the procedures or instructions given. Companies and your supervisors usually have much more experience than you do. So it's best to listen to every word and every instruction regarding how to do a job. Remember, the company is paying for you to do the job their way, so they have a right to tell you how they want the job done. If you still think you have a better way, make a suggestion but be careful to write it to the right people as your idea but don't be too pushy. |
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