When you are frequently rejected either at application or interview stage you need to take a look at yourself and asses what you are doing wrong.
If the job requires a person who can type 90+ words a minute or fluent French then you better make sure you fill the requirements to the highest degree. There is no point wasting their time with exaggerated skills or misleading information on your C.V.
When in an interview you should avoid speaking negatively about any previous employers as this is viewed as rude and unprofessional and gives the impression that you are possibly indiscreet and untrustworthy.
Interviewers have been known to report back to companies that have been discussed in interviews and if your contract included a confidentiality agreement, you could end up in serious trouble.
Never respond to a rejection with rudeness or aggression as this behaviour will be noted by the employer and may be communicated to other organisations.
A smart appearance is vital when attending an interview as poorly dressed and groomed candidates are often thought of as lazy or sloppy and with little personal pride.
Avoid cluttering your CV with useless information which is not relevant to your working life and always ensure that it flows well and is easy to read.
Following these guidelines will make it easy to avoid making job hunting mistakes.
How to Avoid Job Hunting Mistakes When Using Email
Job hunters are more commonly applying for jobs via email but using this method is not without potential problems.
We need to always question that we are not making mistakes when using the internet or email to apply for a job, such as “am I using the correct email address”.
There are a few simple tips you can follow which will help you to avoid any potential mistakes when applying for a job online or via email.
You should try not to send the same letter of application to a number of different companies. If you are applying for Tesco job vacancies, make sure you change your CV that you would send to a cafe.
Try and write an application letter specific to one company and one vacancy, otherwise you will not appear to be a serious candidate as your interest in the vacancy will appear to be insincere.
Never use your work email addresss to apply for a job.
Follow the submission instructions exactly as the perfect applications will be prioritized.
Only fill in the email address details when you are sure you have checked and double checked your application. This way you will not send the email without checking it or by accident.
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