If you’ve gone for multiple interviews and haven’t gotten the job, there may be some mistakes you’re unknowingly making.
Your CV
Your first step to getting your dream job is to ensure your CV is up-to-date, presentable, and easy to read. Here are some steps you can take to ensure your CV is ready to send off to potential employers:
- Before submitting your CV ensure that all your contact details are clearly visible and correct, without any missing letters or digits.
- Remove any inaccurate and irrelevant information.
- Be specific about the skills you possess.
- Never use the term “looking for any job”.
- Explain what industry your previous employer was a part of and what they specifically specialised in.
- Do not use any technical terms that someone who doesn’t work in the industry, does not know. This becomes confusing and may lead to you not getting an interview.
General Tips
Once you have your CV ready, there are more common mistakes people make which lead to them not getting the job. Here are some things to avoid:
- Not returning phone calls or replying to emails.
- Not answering calls.
- Not being available for times given or rescheduling.
- Sending documents slowly.
- Dress appropriately.
- Use appropriate language, don’t get too comfortable too quickly. Do not use bad language, keep it professional and tasteful.
- Do not arrive late to an interview, always be 30 minutes early than a minute late.
- Do not park in reserved parking’s.
- Always report to reception and wait patiently.
- Do not argue with security.
- Do not lie in your interview.
- Do not forget common curtesy and basic manners.
- Always show enthusiasm and ask intelligent questions.
- Do not argue with the interviewer, and don’t discredit the way other people do things in an interview.
- Never show up to an interview smelling like alcohol, hungover or even drunk.
- Always show interest in the position by following up.