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I came across an interesting employer survey by law firm in the UK called Peninsula. The survey asked employers t identify what they disliked most about jobseekers. Well here is what the survey found.

These are the top 10 reasons why jobseekers do not land their dream job:

1. 26% of those surveyed disliked candidates with improper dress.

2. 19% of those surveyed said lateness was their greatest frustration. The survey also revealed that 1 in 7 jobseekers arrive late to interviews.

3. 15% of employers dislike candidates too focused on money and salary.

4. 11% of employers surveyed disliked jobseekers that were cynical towards colleagues past or future.

5. 9% of employers rated a limp handshake as a major NO.

6. 7% surveyed were not impresses by jobseekers that lacked direction and career ambition.

7. 5% indicated that poor eye contact was a key hate.

8. 4% said lack of research into the company put them off jobseekers.

9. 3% said poor verbal communications and mumbling was a reason to reject jobseekers.

10. 1% of employers surveyed disliked the know-all

An interesting point about the above findings is how much is non-verbal – improper dress, lateness, handshake, eye contact, research into the company. Interviewees are warned it is often not what you say that dictates interview performance.

There is no problem finding examples of interview questions on the internet. I have outlined a number of common interview questions to help you prepare for your next important interview. Over the coming weeks I will be telling you how to answer these questions. The secret to interview success is a combination of things BUT interview questions plays an important part.

Tell me about yourself?
Tell me what you know about this company?
Why did you apply for this job?
Why should we hire you?
What makes you different from other applicants?
What previous experience do you have relevant to this role?
How do you work under pressure?
How do you react to criticism?
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
How do you cope with failure?
Do you prefer teams or working on your own?
What has been the biggest disappointment in your career to date?
What annoys or upsets you?
How would your fellow workers describe you?
How would a previous boss describe you?
What would you hope to achieve in the first year of this job?
Where do you want to be in five years?
What is the next important step in your career?
Why did you choose the qualification you did?
What other positions or types of companies are you considering?
What is your greatest achievement in your career to date?
Describe what you would do in your first week in the job?
Why are you leaving your current position?
Why do you want to work for us?
Tell me what you know about this position?
What are your salary expectations?
When are you available to commence employment?
Tell me about your interests and hobbies?
Describe yourself to me?
What questions do you have?

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