1. You’ve heard this one before but it’s always worth repeating: a poorly written cover letter or resume (or both)
2. An unprofessional online presence; make sure the only people who have access to those photos from your rowdy weekend getaway are the people you vacationed with because if a hiring manager can see it, so can his potential clients (this goes for facebook, twitter, blogs—any searchable site on the internet)
3. And this should go without saying, but make sure your LinkedIn profile is bulletproof; no spelling or grammatical errors, cross reference it with your resume to be sure it’s complete and doesn’t provide conflicting information, make sure your photo is appropriate and be sure to use all of its built in tools and apps for professional purposes only (your entire professional network does not need to know you’re reading the Twilight series)
4. Failing to follow up…On your way out the door, you should have expressed continued interest in the company and the position; prove it by sending a thank you note, by following up if you don’t hear anything within the agreed upon timeframe
5. Bad references or failing a background check; be thoughtful and selective when it comes to the folks you are asking to vouch for your outstanding performance and if you know that something in your background is going to throw up a red flag, make sure it’s not a surprise—tell someone (your recruiter!) early in the process
6. Being difficult—make sure your recruiter, the hiring manager, everyone involved in the process knows the best way to reach you, particularly if you are generally hard to get a hold of; and when you get a call, return it as soon as you can
7. Being inconsistent—if you say you want 75K and you get it, don’t come back and ask for 80K; make sure all of your questions are answered before everyone invests lots of time, money and energy into trying to make a hire
written by Kate Harlow, Strategic Sourcing Manager @ TMG
written by Kate Harlow, Strategic Sourcing Manager @ TMG
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