Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Don't be too trendy and 10 other interviewing mistakes


Clothes

Is how you dress important? 65% of bosses said clothes could be a deciding factor between two similar candidates. So, how should you look during an interview? 70% of employers claim they don’t want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. You may also want to stay away from bright colors since they are typically a turnoff.




According to Classes and Careers, here are the 10 most common mistakes people make at job interviews:

10. Over-explaining why you lost your last job
9. Conveying that you're not over having lost your last job
8. Lacking humor, warmth or personality
7. Not showing enthusiasm or interest in the job
6. Inadequate research about the position or company
5. Concentrating on what you want rather than what the company needs
4. Trying to be all things to everyone
3. Winging the interview
2. Failing to set yourself apart from other candidates
1. Not asking for the job

READ MORE http://www.classesandcareers.com/advisor/what-you-wish-youd-known-before-your-job-interview/

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