Have you been desperately looking for a job and keep coming up short? Despite all that you do, does every attempt you make seem to fail? Are you at that point of quitting? Ever wonder why you have not been called back? Not long ago, I was right where you are. I was all over the place, running here and there looking for the magic pill to help me. Then it hit me. Have you ever noticed that some people always seem to have employers chasing them? If you are like me, you probably wondered, what's their secret?
When I finally came to my senses, I began to look at the things people who were successful at gaining employment were doing. Then I looked at myself to see what I was doing wrong. In every case, I confirmed there were secret tips and hidden knowledge that made the difference.
Knowing what not to do is the first step in learning how to perform a successful job search. The following is a list of the 50 sure ways to avoid being hired. Please make sure that you take advantage of this tremendous information that is so powerful, that I am convinced, it will catapult your efforts.
A placement office of a major university lists the 50 reasons that are most frequently given by employers for turning down job applicants. As you read the reasons for rejection given below, ask yourself how you would rate in relation to each.
1. Poor personal appearance.
2. Overbearing, over-aggressive, conceited, with superiority or "know-it-all" complex.
3. Inability to express self clearly, poor voice, diction, grammar.
4. Lack of planning for career, no purpose or goals.
5. Lack of interest and enthusiasm, passive and indifferent.
6. Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, lack of self-belief.
7. Failure to participate in activities.
8. Over-emphasis on money; interested only in best dollar offers.
9. Poor scholastic record; just got by.
10. Unwilling to start at the bottom; expects too much too soon.
11. Makes excuses, evasive, hedges on unfavorable factors in record.
12. Lack of tact.
13. Lack of maturity.
14. Lack of courtesy, ill mannered.
15. Condemnation of past employers.
16. Lack of social understanding.
17. Marked dislikes for schoolwork.
18. Lack of vitality.
19. Failure to look interviewer in the eyes when conversing.
20. Limp, fishy handshake.
21. Indecision.
22. Loafs during vacations.
23. Unhappy married life.
24. Friction with parents.
25. Sloppy application blank.
Tip: Notice that these items are often items most job seekers ignore. Many items are completely under your direct control and most surface during the interview stage. Study this list again and again.
Focus on items that describe you and immediately go to work to control for them. Remember, most often it is usually the simple things that eliminate most applicants.
Brian Stephenson, author of the now famous http://www.JobSearchBootCamp.com course says, if you have not gotten the most hard-hitting, step-by-step job search course that takes each student by the hand and shows them how to create powerful resumes that get results, stunning cover letters that command interviews, and winning interview thank you letters that get you hired, you are making a huge mistake? Imagine for a moment what is possible for you if you had access to these forbidden secrets. For more information on the Job Search Boot Camp course, visit http://www.JobSearchBootCamp.com
Most people would agree that the concept of a job... Read More
Your job is to rise ABOVE the challenge. Do more... Read More
Have you learnt a new skill or improved upon your... Read More
Unemployment carries a lot of emotional baggage for most of... Read More
With the U.S. economy still slumping and unemployment numbers barely... Read More
In my career advising practice, I often find that my... Read More
Deciding on a resume format is the first major decision... Read More
More and more people are looking to gain an edge... Read More
When preparing for an interview, you need to know your... Read More
You can learn a lot about how to do something... Read More
What is a Career Portfolio?The original portfolio used by artists... Read More
There is one little practice that is vital to generating... Read More
Whether you've been right-sized, downsized, underutilized, or just plain fired,... Read More
In the limited time an interviewer has with you, their... Read More
Résumé TipsSome basics about job hunting...First of all, nobody owes... Read More
The first point to make is that the terms "CV"... Read More
The labor recession is over. During the course of the... Read More
Think like an employerTo be successful in your job search... Read More
We've all heard it before: "Just get out there and... Read More
Salary and Benefits NegotiationOne of the most difficult aspects of... Read More
The increasing globalization of business has created a demand for... Read More
You can have outstanding ideas, yet never leverage them into... Read More
We all have career goals, big or small. Here are... Read More
Background checks are utilized by companies today to decide whether... Read More
Throughout the past decade, workplace diversity issues have allowed organizations... Read More
So, you need to submit employment references. A simple task,... Read More
I know what you are thinking. You're thinking, "Wait a... Read More
A career is the sum total of all of your... Read More
Of course interviews are mainly about you answering the questions... Read More
A study conducted by the Journal of Consumer Research in... Read More
Creating a strong resume is a very important part of... Read More
I was rushing through the white-tented terminal building at Denver... Read More
1: Keep It ShortConsidering that initially HR personnel only spend... Read More
Networking is still known as a great job-search strategy, yet... Read More
There is much to say about posting resumes on the... Read More
We've all heard it before: "Just get out there and... Read More
How good are you at standing up for yourself?Do you... Read More
While you're revamping your resume or cover letter or constructing... Read More
If you haven't looked for a job recently, there are... Read More
I believe it would be safe to say that the... Read More
Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to... Read More
Looking for an IT job is one of the easiest... Read More
What do you want to be when you grow up?... Read More
Once a new job has been accepted, you need to... Read More
The following eight tips will help make sure that recover... Read More
With the opening of a new venture and numerous reporters... Read More
Whether you are a person who is thinking about becoming... Read More
An industrious black-tailed ground squirrel has his home beneath a... Read More
This year we are experiencing the most dynamic and rapidly... Read More
During the job hunter's market of the 1990's, employers were... Read More
Careers, Jobs & Employment Careers, Jobs & Employment |