Ten taboos when looking for a job

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For companies, hiring a newcomer to society involves significant risks and the need to try different approaches; therefore, during the final interview stage, they pay close attention to the applicant’s personality traits as well as various small details. CAREER employment insights lists ten taboos for newcomers; read them carefully before interviews to make your job search smoother. There was an impressive TV advertisement. During an interview, as soon as the candidate sat down, a female supervisor said “thank you,” leaving the candidate to leave in shock, speechless. Only one candidate, while thanking the female manager, replied with confidence, saying thank you as well; right after leaving, he was told to report for work at eight o’clock the next day! ”Notification. Premise: Pay attention to the details for a smooth job search. To find a good job, it is necessary to have all the right conditions in terms of timing, location, and teamwork. However, in real-world cases, we often find that some people with excellent qualifications still fail to pass the final interview stage. The underlying reason is that when dealing with companies, they always overlook some important details, which prevents their job search from progressing smoothly. In fact, during the job search process, academic qualifications and background can certainly serve as a reference for companies, but one’s performance during the interview – if it meets the preferences of the interviewer – greatly increases the chances of being hired. The aforementioned ad theme is actually about selling mobile phones, but its content addresses the problems that one is most likely to encounter when looking for a job – how to avoid becoming a candidate unwelcome to employers. Prohibition 1: Intentional failure to show up. If you receive an interview invitation but are unable or unwilling to attend, you should inform the other party politely by phone one to three days in advance. Many job seekers might think, since I’ve already decided not to work at this company, why bother getting in touch with them? This is definitely a wrong notion; it leaves a negative impression, which will surely have an impact on your future development in this industry. Taboo No. 2: Being unpunctual. Although Chinese people are not generally known for being punctual, it is very important to be on time during interviews. Being late is absolutely unforgivable; it shows that you don’t take this company seriously at all. It’s not good to arrive too early either; the examiner might have other things to deal with, as well as having to accommodate your sudden arrival. Taboo No. 3: Being sloppy in dress. No matter what type of job you are applying for, your appearance is your chance to make a first impression on others. Even so-called creative people who are messy and poorly dressed can be hard to get close to. It really isn’t important to wear suits and formal clothes; what matters is to adhere to the principles of cleanliness and neatness in order to make a good impression. Prohibition No. 4: Going in unprepared. Even if you are a newcomer to society with no experience, you should still have some basic understanding of the nature and scope of the job for which you are applying. Companies can certainly tolerate the lack of experience among newcomers, but those who are unprepared and know nothing when asked questions seem to indicate a lack of responsibility at work in the future as well. More realistically, it may take businesses two to three times as long to get you up to speed for the job. Taboo No. 5: Deception. No company will hire dishonest newcomers; honesty is the best approach during interviews. Especially regarding the personal background information provided in the resume and autobiography, do not exaggerate your abilities, nor should there be any discrepancies between what you say in conversations and what is written in the resume. Even if it isn’t noticed during the interview, it will be tested later on. Prohibition No. 6: Frivolous behavior. An interview is a means of making a subjective assessment of a person’s character; frivolous speech and behavior, as well as exaggerated body movements, can create a sense of distrust. What interviewers hate the most is an indifferent, indifferent attitude; if you have no interest in this company, then why apply at all? Taboo No. 7: Lack of confidence, but also no arrogance. Confidence and arrogance are sometimes just a thin line apart; it’s important to strike the right balance. People who lack confidence give the impression of being incompetent and prone to shirking responsibilities, and are certainly not welcome in a company ； Proud people are annoying; they have no concept of teamwork and don’t fit in with others. Companies don’t want individuals who work in isolation. Taboo No. 8: Illogical thinking in speech; the logical structure of one’s speech reflects that person’s organizational skills. Unbridled imagination may be a form of creativity, but it also represents an imbalance between words and actions – someone who can only talk but not act. Companies look for fresh graduates mainly because they hope those individuals can carry out practical work at the grassroots level; having creativity is of course a bonus, but just talking without taking action is not something a newcomer should do. Prohibition 9: Loving to criticize but lacking originality. No manager likes employees who love to criticize but have no original ideas, and the same goes for supervisors. Even if the criticism relates to matters unrelated to the job, such as politics, the economy, or social conditions, it does not bring any advantage to the applicant; on the contrary, inappropriate wording might cause displeasure among the interviewers. Prohibition No. 10: Setting unreasonable prices without knowing the market conditions. Talking about salary usually means you have a good chance of being hired, but if you ask for an exorbitant amount, how would a company dare to hire someone who demands such high fees? If you don’t want to be at a disadvantage, you should research the relevant market conditions before the interview; otherwise, adopt a conservative approach by following the company’s rules. Giving a random price without knowing the market situation will definitely deduct 200 points from your interview score. Conclusion: Personality is of utmost importance. For companies, hiring a newcomer to the industry involves significant risks and the need to try different approaches; therefore, during the final interview stage, companies pay special attention to the applicant’s personality and whether it aligns with the company culture. For job seekers, we may not need to alter our sexual orientation just to fit in with a company’s corporate culture, but during interviews, at least we should avoid mentioning any items on a blacklist that are unpopular among that company, so as to make our future job hunting journey smoother