Robert J. Gerberg, professional recruitment expert, has had many years of dealing with the human resource field and frequently dispenses advice to young job seekers hoping to land their very first position in a company. He reminds newcomers that certain blunders during the interview process could be incredibly detrimental to a candidate’s application.
Preparation
Being unprepared usually gets applicants demerits in an employer’s eyes. Most companies prefer applicants who have done research not only on the job that they are looking into but also on the company background itself. Candidates who are also dressed inappropriately will immediately encounter problems at the employers’ first glance—too formal in a casual setting and too casual in a formal setting. Robert J. Gerberg advises applicants to see what current employees are wearing and dress accordingly.
During the Interview
Communication skills are the heart of the interview, and the applicant must make an effort to adequately connect with the prospective employer. However, talking too much could be just as detrimental as talking too little. Answers should be concise and succinct during an interview. Badmouthing past employers will also not bode well for an applicant as it reflects on how the applicant might behave if he gets hired and then leave the company in unpleasant terms.
The Follow Up
Following up on an interview shows the employer that an applicant is indeed interested in the job, regardless of whether or not they got it. A proper thank you note with a reiteration on the interest in the job could bring the applicant back to mind and may be further considered.
More expert advice from Robert J. Gerberg can be found at www.robertgerberg.com.
