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17 annoying things job candidates do that make hiring managers not like them

Published by Business Insider on Tue, 24 May 2016


When you go in for a job interview, it's imperative that youmake a stellar first (and lasting) impression.But youcan't rely solely on your impressive answers to get the job.You need to behave professionally, too.As it turns out, there are tons of small mistakes you can make that could end up costing you the job.To help you figure out what you should and shouldn't do during the job interview, welooked atresponses to the question, "Employers of Reddit, what is a prejudice you hold against the people you interview'" which was recently posted on Reddit byokmann98. Here's what respondents came up with:SEE ALSO:The 29 smartest questions to ask at the end of every job interviewDON'T MISS:The 27 jobs that are most damaging to your health1. Guilt tripping the employer into giving you a job"Telling me about how badly you need this job because of all the problems you have will get your application thrown in the trash,"says Reddit userpinkiepieisbestpony,because candidates whohave a lot of "baggage" usually turn out to be problem employees.Fellow commenterWhizmoAlkeagrees andsays they had someone actually cry during an interview. While it made them feel awkward, they say they were no more inclined to give them the job.SoundBearierput it more bluntly: "This is a business, not the Red Cross."2. Graduating late with no work experience on your rsumReddit usercreaoiumm a lawyersays they aretired of seeing applications from law-school students who are over 26 years oldand have no job experience (not even babysitting!).Instead, he says their rsums tend to be filled with different hobbies or trips they took during the summer. "As someone who started working at age 16, I'll admit I think less of someone in their late 20s who has never held any kind of job, however small."3. Having your parents inquire about jobs on your behalfScarinasVault amiddleman between candidates and HR says they've seen a marked increase in the number ofparents asking for jobs on behalf of their kids or even asking for help withtheir child's rsum.While these actions may come from a good place, the commenter says, "if you can't bother to show up to ask then we can't be bothered to take you seriously."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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