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Recruitment Revolution recently polled 1700 companies where “employers reveal most off-putting traits displayed by job applicants.” There are a couple of very revealing conclusions. First you better be thinking about how you present yourself to the outside world before you NEED to find a new job.
What you write and say on social media sites WILL likely be viewed by a prospective recruiter or employer. So those innocent posts with photos on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn can turn into a magnifying lens in which a recruiter can be Judge and Jury without you ever getting cross examined.
- Abbreviating when you write. Ex. “TTYL” Talk to you later.
- Spelling errors on your social media, resume and emails.
- Listing your other interests and hobbies that are fun, but not necessarily good employee traits. Like partying instead of scuba diving.
- During interviews avoiding eye contact, bad breath and confrontational body language.
- 73% of Employers checked social media before hiring. Yes if you post it then assume it part of “your permanent record”.
- Dressing too Casual.
All of these self destructive behaviors can be modified with very little effort. Why not give yourself an edge in the race to a new career or job. What other traits have you seen that are self destructive?
My pet peeves as a recruiter:
ReplyDeleteUnprofessional email addresses like: princess69@whateversite.com, thestudmuffin@whateversite.com, I would like to see simple names.
I do not like when applicants get too personal with me in their emails and initial calls. Calling me Nick, Nikki, when I prefer Ms. Stevens, (Necole is kind of okay). I do not like gum chewing. I also get turned off by people who are long winded when a simple yes or no would be acceptable.
Nice points. It is important for the candidates to be professional especially when they are looking for a job. If they are sending a mail to a company, it should be properly and professionally written. Candidates who are using social media sites for job search should upload their professional pic which will put a good impression on the employers.
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