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resoomay:

Screening mistakes will never go away, but it’s a recruiter’s job to try to reduce these mistakes as much as possible!

mycollegesandcareers:

#7: Not Being Able to Handle Feedback 

You must develop the ability to process constructive criticism, or feedback that may be difficult to hear, in a productive way. The worst thing you can do is become defensive or shut down. The person who is trying to help you (most likely your boss) will realize you can’t handle feedback, and he or she will stop giving it to you. People who take the time to offer you constructive criticism do so because they see potential in you and they want to nurture it. If you are getting emotionally overloaded with what you are hearing, simply say, “Thank you. I hear what you’re saying, but I need some time to digest all of this.” You can always go back to the person later and ask some clarifying questions.

via thechampionproject

Asked to recall the weirdest, most unforgettable job interview blunders they’ve seen, human resources executives and hiring managers came up with some doozies, including these:

• “The candidate bounced up and down on my carpet and told me I must be highly thought of by the company because I was given such thick carpeting.”
• “One applicant took a brush out of my purse, brushed his hair with it, and left.”
• “A job seeker told me that, if I didn’t hire her, she would have her grandmother put a curse on me.”

“This is an excellent list provided by Stuart Schultz, co-author of the new book Gradspot.com’s Guide to Life After College. I can safely say that all of these are very common mistakes that can add up quickly and derail any plans for a smooth college to work transition. Use this list as a reference after graduation, and refer to it every so often for a little reminder of how to stay on track. It will save you time, money, and regrets.”

myfuturejobnet:

Interviews are not just all about the questions. How you behave can also have a significant impact on a recruiter’s opinion of you, and first impressions can make a significant difference because of the short amount of time you have with them. Here are some actions you want to avoid:

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