Weirdest Interview Behavior

CareerBuilder.com recently published an article on the acts of bad or unintelligent job seekers. Here are a few things that Hiring managers across the nation have witnessed and noted as things to make sure you won't get the job.

Not Putting in Face Time

-Potential canidates have blown off the scheduled interview. Can't get a job with the interview. Weird
-During an interview, don't check your watch or ask the interviewer if they have the time.
-"But the weirdest story came from a hiring manager who said, 'One applicant said the company had a black aura and left'." (Morsch)

Looking Unprofessional

First impressions are generally the most important part of the interview. "One job hopeful arrived at his interview displaying a hairy chest, medallion, strong cologne and a wad of gum in his mouth. And which is worse: the applicant who wore a housecoat and slippers or the one who wore his slippers with a bathing suit and T-shirt?."(Morsch)

Being Excessively Nervous

If you sweat you sweat, but when you start raining it can be a problem. Remember to dress appropriately and stay fresh. Nothing could be worse than to be "UnSURE" in a interview. If you smell like the hiring manager's dog after a day on the river, it will most likely affect your interview process. It is not the end of the world if you don't get this job. But being too relaxed is not good either. Go into the office with a clear head and a little enthusiasm.

Being too forthcoming -- or not honest enough

"Sure, you only want that retail job for the 30 percent employee discount. But you wouldn’t actually say that in an interview... would you? Some people did just that -- or worse. One applicant raised eyebrows when he asked whether spousal abuse would prevent him from getting the job. Another said she had serious health problems and needed the company’s insurance. And one job-hopping hopeful disclosed that he planned to retire in two months. Likewise, some hiring managers say interviewees are less than truthful in their applications. One candidate said he was in the military... and George Bush was listed as his last supervisor. Another admitted he didn’t do all of the duties listed in his résumé -- but he assured the hiring manager that didn’t matter. "(Morsch)

Being Greedy

Ask about pay and severance can be good thing with time. Arguing for an increase before you have even been offered the position is a bad thing. Don't go Gollam on the firm, your paycheck is not your "precious".

Acting Desperate

The interview process is a game of cat and mouse. Present yourself as though the company would be improving itself by hiring you. Begging and pleading is not acceptable. Sexual advances and car washes are also out of question.


Justin Dennis


Reference:

Morsch, Laura. "Weirdest Interview Behavior"
CareerBuilder.com