{"id":8343,"date":"2019-10-01T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8343"},"modified":"2020-04-14T09:19:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T08:19:27","slug":"real-reasons-you-didnt-get-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/real-reasons-you-didnt-get-job\/","title":{"rendered":"These are the real reasons you didn\u2019t get the job"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why didn\u2019t I get the job?<\/em> You ask, and you are given some feedback that seems a little general and very <\/i>unhelpful and you wish you could hear from recruiters what they thought.\u00a0 Here, we explore what recruiters think when they choose one candidate over another.<\/p>\n

First, remember that you have done a lot of things right.\u00a0 You have a polished CV, probably made exceptional by your commitment to online home learning courses<\/a> and broader voluntary experience.\u00a0 You passed the telephone interview, so your expertise still feels relevant.\u00a0 However, now you are with the hiring manager \u2013 you are about to make these common mistakes \u2013 or not \u2013 as you are now warned and prepared!<\/p>\n

You got the timing wrong<\/h2>\n

You showed up late for the interview. \u00a0You didn’t mean to; you just read the letter wrong.\u00a0 You might even have a reasonable explanation for your delay.\u00a0 No matter what your reason the manager may immediately assume that you are not serious about the role.\u00a0 They might go one step further and scribble ‘unreliable’ on their interview notes.<\/p>\n

It is also possible to turn up too early.\u00a0 It is a common mistake out of eagerness and excitement.\u00a0 However, you come across as a little desperate, and you are also making someone feel the pressure of your waiting.\u00a0 By accident, you may have stressed or annoyed someone.<\/p>\n

The golden window is 15 minutes before your interview.\u00a0 If you want to make sure you are on time \u2013 go to the nearest coffee shop to wait until this 15-minute window and take the time to review your notes.<\/p>\n

You were rude to the receptionist<\/h2>\n

You are on show from the moment you enter the building.\u00a0 You are being assessed by everyone you meet.\u00a0 It should go without saying, but let’s say it anyway, be polite and pleasant with everyone you meet.\u00a0 Take particular care with the receptionist, who by their demeanour will communicate a negative first impression.\u00a0 Some managers will speak to the receptionist or the admin assistant who walked you to the office, to ask their thoughts.\u00a0 They will be seeking to understand if you work well with others and will positively add to the team dynamic.<\/p>\n

You ignored or misunderstood instructions<\/h2>\n

The letter inviting you to interview will ask you to bring items or will ask you to complete preliminary tasks.\u00a0 You may need to bring your ID or your proof of education, for instance.\u00a0 Whatever the request, they have a reason for it, and by not following the instruction, you limit their ability to process your application.\u00a0 Failure to comply with guidelines looks like you are not up to the duties of the job.\u00a0 Even though you have followed all the steps precisely before \u2013 else you would not have got to interview \u2013 efficiency is an essential quality to employers.<\/p>\n

You lacked polish<\/h2>\n

You may have looked at the company culture and read in the letter that they preferred an informal dress.\u00a0 Therefore, although you may seem out of place in a suit in such circumstances, you should still present well.\u00a0 Looking sloppy gives the impression that you are sloppy.\u00a0 A messy outward appearance could, in their mind, easily translate to messy with your work.\u00a0 You may find this superficial, but they are looking to make reasonably quick judgements.\u00a0 If you are unsure of the culture, it is best to err on the side of too smart than not smart enough.<\/p>\n

You might not stay<\/h2>\n

Everything about your CV sparks with eagerness and ability.\u00a0 You have demonstrated a desire to work in media, let\u2019s say, but you are applying for an entry-level customer service post.\u00a0 The interviewer would assume that the position with this company is only a temporary stopgap for you and that you have no vision to excel in a long-term relationship with the company.<\/p>\n

High turnover costs the company money and makes the hiring manager look bad.\u00a0 You are going to have to sell why you are excited about this position.\u00a0 You will be expected to make explicit why you are keen to extend your stay with the company.<\/p>\n

Poor body language<\/h2>\n

A weak handshake and poor eye contact could be the end of your chances of getting the job.\u00a0 Your entry into the room could ultimately betray your lack of eagerness for the position or how awkward you feel around people.\u00a0 Having a strong posture, smiling appropriately, and confident eye contact are all positive ways to give the impression you are interested in the role.<\/p>\n

Finally, you should practice answering questions before the interview.\u00a0 You need someone to point out to you if you are fidgeting or if you are using too many fillers such as \u201cum\u201d and \u201cer\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why didn\u2019t I get the job? You ask, and you are given some feedback that seems a little general and very unhelpful and you wish you could hear from recruiters what they thought.\u00a0 Here, we explore what recruiters think when they choose one candidate over another. First, remember that you have done a lot of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8344,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[378],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-career-advice"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/wrist-watch.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Nick Cooper","author_link":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/author\/nccnickcooper\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8343"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8345,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8343\/revisions\/8345"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8344"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ncchomelearning.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}