Six Reasons Why Most People Fail At Job Interview

 

Research has shown that most university and high school graduates who are invited for a job interview end up blowing the whole process and reduce their chances of being employed. The reason isn' t that they aren' t qualified for the desired job, but because they lack the basic etiquette of professionalism and ethics.

When attending a job interview, courtesy demands you present traits that show competence and responsibility. Below are some of them.​​​​​

Dressing too expensive or casually

Your style of fashion plays a big role in the success of your interview. The idea of dressing extravagantly, most especially when the job description portrays simplicity might reveal you as a fashion freak which might discourage your employers from considering you. For instance, wearing an expensive gold ornament or a million- naira worth T- shirt to a bank or school job might frighten your employers. In the same vein, dressing too casually, especially for a prestigious job might reduce your worth or reveal you as being irresponsible.

Arriving late

Appearing late to an interview you were prenotified for is a sign of irresponsibility no employer wants to associate with. Showing up late in your first encounter with the company is a negative impression that might discourage your employers from retaining you.

Presenting false documents

The idea of presenting questionable documents is a grievous offence in the ethics of employment that can amount to instant disapproval. Conforming to such a practice shows a lack of integrity, and as you already know no employer wants to deal with a person of this sort.

Appearing overtired and frustrated

Looking tired, frustrated, depressed or shabbily dressed are wrong signals that can reduce your job chances. Every job demands agility, and appearing otherwise might reveal you as a lazy person who might not take his or her job seriously.

Unnecessary chit chat

Chit chat especially the ones outside the peripheral of the subject matter being discussedo. For some reason, you might be tempted to engage in an unnecessary chat with your employer probably because they appear friendly, but trust me; this isn' t a reasonable thing to do. When interviewed be relaxed, honest, and precise with your answers. In addition, avoid initiating meaningless discussions, especially the ones you weren' t asked.

Inability to take criticism

Most people have failed job interviews simply because they couldn' t manage sarcasm and their temper. For obvious reasons, your employer might intentionally upset you with their questions, which are aimed at testing your anger management level or to see how you would handle pressure from clients. When your employer does this, it becomes important to be calm and put up a welcoming countenance.