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面試七點禁忌...
面試時有七點禁忌是求職者須事先知道的,以免達到反效果....
1. Talking too much and saying too little
This one speaks for itself. How many times have you been given feedback on a candidate along the lines of, " We're just not interested in this guy. We couldn't get him to shut up. " or, " We couldn't get the questions finished before he started answering. Nobody could get a word in edgewise. " I tell my candidates to keep their responses short and to the point. Don't talk over the employer, don't interrupt,learn to be a good listener and, by all means, make sure that what you DO say makes sense and has some relative substance.
2. Wanting too much and giving too little
Not all that long ago I had a candidate walk into the interview and start it off by saying, " If this doesn't pay at least$60,000,we're wasting each other's time. " May he RIP! The rule for my candidates is NEVER bring up money, benefits, vacations, etc., unless the employer brings it up first. To paraphrase JFK, " Ask not what your company can do for you. Ask what you can do for your company. "
3. Sloppiness
The first thought that comes to mind is personal appearance, but you can also include verbal and written communication skills. Resumes riddled with typos or misspellings and lazy speech are two indications that a candidate doesn't take a lot of pride in themselves OR their work. The most obvious though is their attire and personal hygiene.
4. Negativity
Negative feedback from a candidate in an interview, regardless of subject matter , ends the interview in the interview's mind. Negativity about previous employers, bosses, job responsibilities, working environment, etc. Will only turn an employer off. In a similar vein, when I have a candidate who hasn negative qualities(out of work for extended period, fired, no degree)they need to overcome in an interview always tell them an explanation works much better than an excuse. Don't blame someone or something else for a glitch in your work history, performance record or educational background.
5. Embellishing the truth (or lying)
Just don't do it and you won't have anything to worry about. Plus, when you tell the truth you have a lot less to remember the next time you talk to that person. Invariably, lying in an interview will lead to eventual discovery. If you want the job, you won't get it and if you got the job you'll most likely lose it.
6. Lack of preparation
I always tell my clients to read up. If they don't have anything to read on the company and its products, then start researching. Web sites, libraries, trade magazines, collateral material or talking to other employees of the company will not only provide insight into the corporate culture and the position, it provides an awful lot of interviewing ammunition. All the information gathered is great material for both asking and answering interview questions. Additionally, it telegraphs a strong message to the interviewer that the candidate is seriously interested, enthusiastic, thorough, conscientious and all that other good stuff.
7. Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
A lackadaisical attitude is a sure-fire way to get shot down in an interview. Griping about overtime in previous jobs, not preparing properly for the interview, not taking the initiative to express interest in the company and its products are all indicators that the candidate is not highly motivated or very enthusiastic. In an interview, the candidate has to let the interviewer know they'd love working there as much as the interview does. I'm always open to comments, suggestions and constructive criticism and am hoping to get some feedback on this subject from some of my illustrious recruiting affiliates. How much time so you spend preparing your candidates for their interviews and what methods do you use ? Do you have any favorite reading material that you recommend ? I'd love to hear
from you. It's a subject we don't often talk about and one that I
think deserves a little more attention. |
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