20 reasons why you were not hired

Interview - it's always stress, multiplied by the high expectations. So many things you need to consider what to think about such details as speech, clothing and behavior, simply do not have time. But how do you prove himself for the first time, your future depends on the fate of the company. Today, not enough to be a skilled worker, and, as practice shows, applicants may be the reason not only for a sharp rejection, but also laughter. We collected 20 small stories for you about why candidates were denied a job, so that you never avoid similar mistakes in the interview.

1. You forgot about the shower

I have the impression that the applicant is simply no idea of ​​hygiene. He had dirt under his fingernails, and a very bad smell. I understand everything, but it is off-putting.

2. You distracted

I had a couple of instances when candidates plucked hair, play with the accessories. If you behave well at the interview, what happens when you have to work with a client?

3. You lied to

Her resume is radically different from what she told me. And after I made a few inquiries, it turned out that she had not worked in that company, which is specified and is not carrying any responsibility for important projects. In my opinion, this is incredibly serious.

4. You've got too much experience

She was too experienced! It seemed to me that she was a terrific candidate, besides, she graduated from the same university as me, only two years earlier. In other words, I refused it, because it is supposed to be in my place. I'm much more comfortable to work with those who have just graduated, because such a candidate is delayed longer than experienced.

5. You mentioned another company

During the interview, she said that the work in our company - it is a fallback, and after a few more times praised by company X. The last I heard of her - is that she still got a job there. Congratulations?

6. You're late

It was too late. Then she began to blame the subway. I understand everything, transport can be unpredictable. But the candidate must be prepared for such things. The story of the subway made me think that it is much easier to blame someone in their mistakes than to be responsible.

7. You were inattentive to detail

First, she said my name wrong. Second, he continued to call me by my name, not even knowing it. After the interview, I discussed this issue with his counterpart, which has some difficulty remembering names. She said that it is much better to ask again how the person wants to be called, than on their own to decide what it's all right and not to go into details. It seems that this is nonsense, but it is very off-putting and says that the man is not interested in such nuances.

8. Do you live in another city

Frankly, it was a great candidate, but lived in another town, and judging by our conversation, move to it - a difficult task. We are a small company, and we can not afford to pay for travel of staff, besides there is no guarantee that it is delayed for a long time work.

9. You abused the hospitality of

She did not understand the hint. I tried to gently take her out of the office even for 5 minutes before it went still. Instead, to understand my hint, she continued to find new topics for discussion. Our PR-agency staff should be very insightful.

10. You have exposed online

When I checked her profile in social networks, I saw a very rude comments under the photo of a young mother. It made me think that she pretends not because of who is actually. Yes, social networks - it is your personal life, that does not concern me, but if you want to work in a large company, you need to take care of their image.

11. You boasted

She put her bag right on my desktop, folders with papers. I think so, so I drew attention to the brand bags. I was not impressed!

12. You're too intrusive

She wrote me and called every day to see whether or not I thought. This is ridiculous. If I decide that a candidate is right for me, I'll know about it.

13. You helped to

I gave her the project as the test task, and then she dropped a comment that served him with her boyfriend. Really?

14. You accidentally insulted employer

She told me that she studied at a very prestigious university, and then said that the school in which I studied, is no match for her education. If she is so smart, why does she want to work for me, with my non-prestigious diploma?

15. You're dressed properly

She came in torn jeans and a T-shirt. Our company policy is quite democratic. We have a creative agency and a special dress code there. It is one thing to dress freely, and another thing to look as if you grabbed the first thing that came to hand. Seriously, what was on it, it looked like trash.

16. You did not release the phone from the hands of

During the interview, it sends a message. I understand it all, maybe she was at the end of a dying grandmother, and she had to consult a physician. But, seriously, how can you say to a man who looks at the screen and typing a message, tap the keys?

17. You do not come

One candidate did not come at the appointed time. I called him back after 10 minutes, he said, that he broke the car. I understand everything, this can happen at the most unexpected moment. But then he did not come. Unless it was difficult to prevent? I think he just forgot.

18. You responded unflattering about his boss

During the interview, she spoke very roughly to the address of his current boss. I have left a bad impression.

19. You forgot about the propriety

We talked during the interview and to take the pressure off, talking about abstract things. She mentioned that recently got married, and then began to show me pictures. I'm certainly happy for her, but the pictures - it's too much!

20. You went beyond the limits

I was a box of biscuits, which he sent to the client desktop. She commented on this point, saying that the cookies are very high in calories, and after another asked, "You're not going to have it, right?". I thought she perenervnichala, but it was very strange.