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What You Wish You'd Known Before Your Job Interview

What You Wish You’d Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW

Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview
From a survey of 2000 bosses

21% - Playing with hair or touching face
47% - Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during interviews
67% - Failure to make eye contact
Lack of smile 38%
Bad posture 33 %
21% - Crossing arms over their chest
9% - Using too many hand gestures
26% - Handshake that is too weak
33% - Fidgeting too much

Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview
10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job
9 Conveying That You’re Not Over It
8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality
Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7
6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer
Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 5
4 Trying to Be All Things to All People
“Winging” the Interview 3
2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates
Failing to Ask For the Job 1



In a survey of 2000 bosses 33% claimed that they know within the
first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone

The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes

Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is:

7% - From what we actually say
38% - The quality of our voice, grammar and overall confidence
55% - The way we dress, act and /0 walk through the door

Clothes

-------Bright colors are a turnoff

70% Employers claiming they don’t want applicants to be fashionable or trendy.
65% - Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor
between two similar candidates.

Most common tips about interviewing

4 Learn about the organization
3 Have a specific job in mind
2 Review your qualifications for the job
1 Be ready to briefly describe your experience


5 questions most likely to be asked

Tell me about your experience at --- 5
4 - Why do you want to work for us?
What do you know about our company? 3
2 Why did you leave your last job?
Tell me about yourself 1

CLASSES AND CAREERS What You Wish You'd Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW 33% Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview In a survey of 2000 bosses claimed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone From a survey of 2000 bosses 21% Playing with hair or touching face The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes 47% Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is: interviews 7% From what we actually say 67% Failure to make eye contact The quality of our voice 38% 38% grammar and overall confidence Lack of smile Bad posture 33% The way we dress, act and 55% walk through the door 21% Crossing arms over their chest 9% Clothes Using too many hand gestures Bright colors are a turnoff 26%- Handshake that Employers claiming they don't want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. is too weak - 70% 33% - 65% Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates. Fidgeting too much Most common tips about interviewing Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview 4 Learn about the organization 3 Have a specific job in mind 10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job 2 Review your qualifications for the job 9 Conveying That You're Not Over It Be ready to briefly describe your experience 1 8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7 5 questions most likely to be asked 6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer 5 Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 4 Trying to Be All Things to All People 5 Tell me about your experience at "Winging" the Interview 3 4 Why do you want to work for us? 2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates What do you know about our company?3 Failing to Ask For the Job 1 2 Why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself 1 CLASSES CAREERS What You Wish You'd Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW 33% Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview In a survey of 2000 bosses claimed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone From a survey of 2000 bosses 21% Playing with hair or touching face The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes 47% Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is: interviews 7% From what we actually say 67% Failure to make eye contact The quality of our voice 38% 38% grammar and overall confidence Lack of smile Bad posture 33% The way we dress, act and 55% walk through the door 21% Crossing arms over their chest 9% Clothes Using too many hand gestures Bright colors are a turnoff 26%- Handshake that Employers claiming they don't want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. is too weak - 70% 33% - 65% Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates. Fidgeting too much Most common tips about interviewing Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview 4 Learn about the organization 3 Have a specific job in mind 10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job 2 Review your qualifications for the job 9 Conveying That You're Not Over It Be ready to briefly describe your experience 1 8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7 5 questions most likely to be asked 6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer 5 Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 4 Trying to Be All Things to All People 5 Tell me about your experience at "Winging" the Interview 3 4 Why do you want to work for us? 2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates What do you know about our company?3 Failing to Ask For the Job 1 2 Why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself 1 CLASSES CAREERS What You Wish You'd Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW 33% Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview In a survey of 2000 bosses claimed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone From a survey of 2000 bosses 21% Playing with hair or touching face The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes 47% Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is: interviews 7% From what we actually say 67% Failure to make eye contact The quality of our voice 38% 38% grammar and overall confidence Lack of smile Bad posture 33% The way we dress, act and 55% walk through the door 21% Crossing arms over their chest 9% Clothes Using too many hand gestures Bright colors are a turnoff 26%- Handshake that Employers claiming they don't want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. is too weak - 70% 33% - 65% Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates. Fidgeting too much Most common tips about interviewing Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview 4 Learn about the organization 3 Have a specific job in mind 10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job 2 Review your qualifications for the job 9 Conveying That You're Not Over It Be ready to briefly describe your experience 1 8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7 5 questions most likely to be asked 6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer 5 Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 4 Trying to Be All Things to All People 5 Tell me about your experience at "Winging" the Interview 3 4 Why do you want to work for us? 2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates What do you know about our company?3 Failing to Ask For the Job 1 2 Why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself 1 CLASSES CAREERS What You Wish You'd Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW 33% Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview In a survey of 2000 bosses claimed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone From a survey of 2000 bosses 21% Playing with hair or touching face The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes 47% Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is: interviews 7% From what we actually say 67% Failure to make eye contact The quality of our voice 38% 38% grammar and overall confidence Lack of smile Bad posture 33% The way we dress, act and 55% walk through the door 21% Crossing arms over their chest 9% Clothes Using too many hand gestures Bright colors are a turnoff 26%- Handshake that Employers claiming they don't want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. is too weak - 70% 33% - 65% Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates. Fidgeting too much Most common tips about interviewing Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview 4 Learn about the organization 3 Have a specific job in mind 10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job 2 Review your qualifications for the job 9 Conveying That You're Not Over It Be ready to briefly describe your experience 1 8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7 5 questions most likely to be asked 6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer 5 Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 4 Trying to Be All Things to All People 5 Tell me about your experience at "Winging" the Interview 3 4 Why do you want to work for us? 2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates What do you know about our company?3 Failing to Ask For the Job 1 2 Why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself 1 CLASSES CAREERS What You Wish You'd Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW 33% Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview In a survey of 2000 bosses claimed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone From a survey of 2000 bosses 21% Playing with hair or touching face The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes 47% Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is: interviews 7% From what we actually say 67% Failure to make eye contact The quality of our voice 38% 38% grammar and overall confidence Lack of smile Bad posture 33% The way we dress, act and 55% walk through the door 21% Crossing arms over their chest 9% Clothes Using too many hand gestures Bright colors are a turnoff 26%- Handshake that Employers claiming they don't want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. is too weak - 70% 33% - 65% Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates. Fidgeting too much Most common tips about interviewing Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview 4 Learn about the organization 3 Have a specific job in mind 10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job 2 Review your qualifications for the job 9 Conveying That You're Not Over It Be ready to briefly describe your experience 1 8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7 5 questions most likely to be asked 6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer 5 Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 4 Trying to Be All Things to All People 5 Tell me about your experience at "Winging" the Interview 3 4 Why do you want to work for us? 2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates What do you know about our company?3 Failing to Ask For the Job 1 2 Why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself 1 CLASSES CAREERS What You Wish You'd Known Before Your JOB INTERVIEW 33% Common nonverbal mistakes made at a job interview In a survey of 2000 bosses claimed that they know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone From a survey of 2000 bosses 21% Playing with hair or touching face The average length of an interview is approximately 40 minutes 47% Having little or no knowledge of the company is the most common mistake job seekers make during Statistics show that when meeting new people the impact is: interviews 7% From what we actually say 67% Failure to make eye contact The quality of our voice 38% 38% grammar and overall confidence Lack of smile Bad posture 33% The way we dress, act and 55% walk through the door 21% Crossing arms over their chest 9% Clothes Using too many hand gestures Bright colors are a turnoff 26%- Handshake that Employers claiming they don't want applicants to be fashionable or trendy. is too weak - 70% 33% - 65% Of bosses said clothes could be the deciding factor between two similar candidates. Fidgeting too much Most common tips about interviewing Top Ten Most common mistakes made at a job interview 4 Learn about the organization 3 Have a specific job in mind 10 Over-Explaining Why You Lost Your Last Job 2 Review your qualifications for the job 9 Conveying That You're Not Over It Be ready to briefly describe your experience 1 8 Lacking Humor, Warmth, or Personality Not Showing Enough Interest or Enthusiasm 7 5 questions most likely to be asked 6 Inadequate Research About a Potential Employer 5 Concentrating Too Much on What You Want 4 Trying to Be All Things to All People 5 Tell me about your experience at "Winging" the Interview 3 4 Why do you want to work for us? 2 Failing to Set Yourself Apart From Other Candidates What do you know about our company?3 Failing to Ask For the Job 1 2 Why did you leave your last job? Tell me about yourself 1 CLASSES CAREERS

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