Every day recruiters meet and speak with different people, different personalities, and different attitudes. In that diversity of candidates, they can already point out some common mistakes that people make during interviews. Reiz's Talent Acquisition Specialist Dominyka Rizgelytė shares a few points which should be considered before joining an online interview or meeting a hiring manager in the office.
Applying without having the skills mentioned in the job description, exaggerating or even being dishonest about your qualifications not only jeopardizes your reliability but can also lead you into a role you’re not capable of handling. This kind of situation is not pleasant and time-wasting for both you and the hiring company.
Applying to one job position at a time shows a focused interest in a specific role at the company. The recruiting team can see that you are motivated, focused, skilled and understand where you can contribute the most. On the contrary, candidates who appear to be applying to multiple roles in different fields can be seen as lacking direction, genuine interest or not knowing their own skillset.
Coming to an interview without understanding the company’s culture or values can give the impression that you’re not interested in the role. Recruiters may ask questions to assess how you would fit in with the company or to understand your motivation for applying for the specific position. Being unaware of the company might suggest to the interviewer that you haven’t put in the effort, reducing your chances of advancing to the next step of the recruitment process.
Nowadays, when almost all interviews are held online, technical issues can seem like a lack of preparation. While unforeseen errors can occur during the meeting, many technical problems can be avoided with a bit of preparation. If possible, do a test run and join the call before the scheduled time.
If you seem uninterested, it will appear that you lack motivation to join the company and are wasting the recruiter’s time. Show your interest by sharing your knowledge about the company, focusing your attention on the interviewer and the questions asked. In addition, if you react negatively to what the recruiter is saying, never smile or, even worse, yawn, your body language will suggest that you find the interview boring. This will likely diminish the recruiter's desire to continue the recruitment process.
An unwritten rule in recruitment is that no questions equal no interest. The recruiter may interpret this as a lack of interest or initiative. Similarly, asking the wrong questions can be detrimental. During the first interview, your questions should not focus solely on salary raises, promotion possibilities, or benefits. These questions can make the interviewer think you are more interested in personal gains rather than the job itself.
Having a successful interview requires following a few simple rules. We all know that a job interview can be stressful and is often not the most pleasant conversation of the day. Make it easier for yourself and the recruiter by remembering these simple tips.
Now that you’re ready to start your recruitment process, apply to our open positions: https://reiztech.recruitee.com/all-jobs
