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When you’re looking for a new job, waiting to hear back from a hiring manager after an interview can be agonizing as the days and weeks go by.
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If you never hear from them again, the experts at Glassdoor, a jobs and recruiting website, say you may want to take a critical look at your interview performance.
Here are five key reasons why you may not make it past the first interview:
If you have a job interview coming up soon, don’t wing it. That’s a huge red flag!
As you prepare, you want to learn as much as you can about the position you’re applying for, the company, and the person who’ll be interviewing you.
The company’s website, as well as a basic Google search, are two great places to start.
“While some things like personality and culture fit are harder to control, anyone can look up interview questions on Glassdoor, check out the LinkedIn and Twitter profiles of your interviewers, and do a Google deep dive on all aspects of the industry,” said Glassdoor Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Jamie Hichens.
You should also arrive at your interview about 10 to 15 minutes early and bring at least three copies of your resume in case you need them.
If you’re truly interested in the position you’re applying for, make sure the hiring manager knows it!
There’s a good chance the interviewer is going ask you why the company and position caught your eye, so think about your response to these questions:
If you have a friend, family member or professional contact already working at the company, call them up to find out why they’re passionate about their job.
Potential employers are watching your body language very closely during an interview!
We’ve all heard that a weak handshake can give a bad first impression, which is true, but hiring managers say there are bigger mistakes:
In this YouTube video from Forbes, speech coach and author Chris Jahnke says job applicants often overlook the quality of their voice.
If you’re a fast talker, slow down and lower the tone of your voice to project confidence.
Glassdoor’s experts say a negative attitude can be a deal-breaker, so you want to avoid saying anything bad about your current company or manager.
If you’ve been laid off, be prepared to answer the question “Why did you leave your job?”
When formulating your answer to this sensitive question, keep your explanation short and simple ‘ and remember to maintain a positive message throughout.
End on an upbeat note by letting the employer know that you’re excited about a new challenge.
To avoid coming across as too passive during an interview, jot down a list of questions to ask and bring a notebook to record the answers, Hichens recommends.
Also, be proactive and send a thank you email within 24 hours of the interview.
If being too passive isn’t your problem, being too aggressive might be. Nobody wants to hire a know-it-all. You want to come across as confident, not cocky.
Visit Glassdoor.com to learn about three additional job interview mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
This post was last modified on April 20, 2017 7:42 pm
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