Are you sabotaging your job search without even realising? Often, it’s the smaller, seemingly insignificant things that could damage your chances of landing a dream job. Find out the most common ways in which you can be sabotaging your job search, without even realising. 10 LESS OBVIOUS REASONS WHY YOU DIDN’T GET THE JOB haysplc.com/viewpoint
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Are you sabotaging your job search
without even realising? Often, it’s the
smaller, seemingly insignificant things
that could damage your chances of
landing a dream job.
Find out the most common ways in
which you can be sabotaging your job
search, without even realising.
10 LESS OBVIOUS REASONS WHY YOU DIDN’T GET THE JOB
haysplc.com/viewpoint
Remember, the interviewer will have
done their online and offline
research and will quickly be able to
spot any inconsistencies in your
work history, duties or employers.
Having inconsistent online profiles
and offline CVs is a common
mistake. To avoid this, succinctly
describe all aspects of previous
roles in your online profile and then
expand on those relevant to the job
when updating your CV.
1. YOUR ONLINE PROFILES AND OFFLINE CV MISMATCH
If you have been in your current role
for a while, you may have got
comfortable and unintentionally
neglected your professional
development.
If you aren’t familiar with the latest
version of Outlook or CRM, your CV
may come across as out of date to
potential employers. It’s equally
important that your skills develop and
advance in your existing role so that
you do not come across as lacking
motivation.
2. YOU HAVEN’T KEPT YOUR SKILLS FRESH
Job interviews can be nerve-
wracking. However, coming to the
interview flustered and visibly
anxious will affect how confidently
you deliver your answers.
Prepare before your interview in
order to reduce your anxiety.
Research the organisation, know
your unique selling points, anticipate
likely questions and prepare
examples that highlight relevant
skills.
Read more interview tips here.
3. YOUR NERVES HAVE GOT THE BETTER OF YOU DURING THE INTERVIEW