The job search can be hard especially if you’ve been on the market for a long time. You may get calls on your resume and some of those may result in interviews, but what happens next? If you didn’t get called for a second interview there may be a few reasons why. Knowing what you did wrong may help you improve for future interview opportunities.

5 Reasons You Didn’t Land a Second Interview

 

You didn’t answer the right questions.

Some people don’t always listen completely before speaking. This can prove to be a problem with communications. Always pay close attention to the actual question being asked and then take a moment to think about it before speaking. If you answer questions that aren’t asked or go off on unrelated tangents, you may inadvertently talk yourself out of the job.

You weren’t dressed professionally.

Never dress too casually for an interview even if an environment is relaxed. Men should wear a classic suit or at least a shirt and tie. Women should dress conservatively without many accessories. The only exception to this rule is when a hiring manager specifically informs you to dress another way for the interview. In that case, make sure what you are wearing is clean, wrinkle free, and presentable.

Your confidence came across as arrogance.

Confidence is great when it comes to a job interview. You want the employer to know that you feel proud of your accomplishments and that you are self-assured enough to do the job. However, many people take this a little too far and start to sound conceited and arrogant during an interview. Keep yourself in check while discussing your accomplishments.

You weren’t prepared.

Employers expect employees today to know a little bit about their company when you arrive for an interview. If you haven’t read the job description, the website, or reviewed information on LinkedIn you won’t be able to answer all of the questions you’re being asked. Before you arrive, prepare by reading up on the company.

You didn’t follow up.

Finally, companies do appreciate it when candidates follow up. If they gave you a time frame contact them by phone or email on the day they said they would be making a decision. But, don’t cross the line between persistence and aggression. Following up too many times may change a positive impression to a negative one.

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