We Didnt Hire You Because We Just Dont Like You

We Didnt Hire You Because We Just Dont Like YouWe Didnt Hire You Because We Just Dont Like YouThere is one powerful lesson all job hunters should learn manners, attitude and behavior are all important components of making a good first impression It doesnt matter how qualified you are, if youre a discourteous jerk, youre probably not getting the job. Call it culture fit, call it intuition, or just call it old-fashioned gut instinct, but candidates who cant even deliver good behavior and a genuine personality for a few hours probably dont stand a chance after a few months.You will never see an actual rejection letter that states, We didnt hire you because youre a rude jerk, but you can be certain that many job candidates get tossed aside because they didnt show common courtesy and appropriate respect.As always, were here to help you out Heres seven tips on interview etiquetteBe courteous everywhere to everyone all the time. Weve all heard about the importance of treating everyone wi th respect, right down to the receptionist. I dont know many people who are overtly rude to receptionists during a job interview, but this advice applies to more subtle scenarios as well. Smile to everyone, look like youre happy to be there, and thank every single person who interacts with you. Its not uncommon for hiring managers to ask everyone about their opinion of you.Dont waste their time. Recruiters, HR professionals and hiring managers are all very busy people, so dont be the person who keeps applying for the same job over and over. And if you dont hear back from them right away on the job, keep your follow-up to a minimum. Pestering a recruiter will quickly diminish your chances of getting an offer. Sometimes searches take longer than anticipated, and no news is exactly that no news.Listen to the question. When youre asked the question, Tell me about yourself, it isnt a historical question, its a question that asks what kind of professional you are. Of course, you should b e prepared to talk about all aspects of your professional life in an interview but that doesnt mean you should give this long, all-encompassing narrative when they havent requested one. Most interview questions have a surface and sub-surface purpose. Make sure youre answering both and giving the interviewers what they need to assess your ability to do the job in addition to simply answering the question.Listen to what they say. The kiss of death in any job interview is to ask for information youve already been given, i.e. fruchtwein hiring managers describe the job at the beginning of the interview. Its okay to ask for clarification but dont ask in such a way that suggests you werent listening when they explained it to you earlier in the conversation.No phones allowed. Nothing conveys a sense of youre not worth paying attention to than fidgeting with or answering your cell phone. Leave your phone at home, in the car or if you do bring it with you, turn it off completely no vibratin g allowed Your interviewer expects and deserves your undivided attention. And as tempting as it might be, dont get caught texting while youre waiting for the next person to enter the room.Dress appropriately. Even though there are many settings where business casual is accepted and even expected, most professionals are expected to wear business attire to an interview. If you have any doubts, make an inquiry from the person who invited you to the interview. If they expect you to show up dressed one way, and you fail to do so, it could be seen as a sign of disrespect. And heres an important piece of advice Dont ask them what you should wear to an interview. Ask them how MOST people dress for the interview. This keeps the advice accurate and reliable.Appreciate and follow up. Thank you notes are still expected by emaille the same day as the interview, and definitely no later than the following day. If you made a promise to provide references or samples of your work, be prompt in provid ing them. Make sure to follow up and recognize the courtesies that have been extended to you.Keep all these tips in mind and you will have a better chance at landing a job. Happy hunting