Things to Avoid On Your Next Job Hunt
Posted in Job Search Advice
Job hunting can either be an easy or difficult challenge, depending on how prepared you are. Knowing what and what not to do when it comes to approaching potential employers be become the key to either being hired or rejected for the job. There are as many things that you need to avoid as the things that you need to do in your next job hunt. Here are some of them.
Don't arrive too early for an interview.
It is said that coming in early for as interview can present you as someone who is punctual and follows schedules. But this might not be the case if you arrive an hour or two early before your scheduled meeting time. The reason why employers and managers try to set you up on a certain schedule is that there may be other things that they may need to do that may be just as important. They usually follow a certain schedule in order to focus on all the things that they need to do for the day. Arriving too early and making your presence known can disrupt that schedule sometimes.
Bear in mind that employers and managers may also have other things to do besides your schedule for interview. Try to come not earlier than 5 to 15 minutes of your scheduled meeting. If you find yourself coming way earlier than you expected, you can spend the time in a nearby coffee shop or try to stroll around to pass the time. Just don't try to go straight to your meeting place in such cases since it might sometimes affect your chances of getting hired.
Hide your desperation.
Being unemployed for several weeks can easily make you desperate and frustrated. You might even find yourself expressing this attitude on your job hunt. Avoid trying to vent out all your frustrations during your interview. The bitterness and negative attitude you harbor may affect how the employer or interviewer may see you. It can sometimes cause them to not consider you for the job especially if they have other possible applicants to choose from. As much as possible, try to show a more positive attitude during your interviews and avoid trying to look desperate or frustrated.
Don't be too aggressive on your follow-up.
After a job interview, job applicants can become quite excited in trying to know the outcome and if they have been hired. Doing follow-up is necessary in order for you to get updated on this. But it seems that some people can become quite aggressive and follow up on their applications a little to often for comfort. This can also turn off a lot of employers and managers.
Avoid trying to pester the employer or manager with your persistent calls and emails which can easily become a source of annoyance. It can also display just how desperate you are. Usually an acceptable follow up consists of a email or a postal letter along with a thank you note to cover your bases. That would usually be enough.
