2 Reasons Why You Wont Find a Job - CareerAlley

5 1/2 Reasons Why You Wont Find a Job - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. With job search, there is a certain element of right spot, right time, but if youve been looking for a job for an extended period of time without any luck you should start to ask why youve not found a job. Maybe you have the missing things in plain sight syndrome (things being what is keeping you from finding a job) or maybe youve hit the wall or maybe its just denial. Whatever the underlying cause and no matter how long youve been looking, its not a bad idea to consider what may be keeping you from finding a job. So, consider the following: You are Not Dressed for the Part: Lets face it, job interviews are really not much different from auditions. You might have the talent, experience and skills but maybe you dont look the part. There is a fine line between dressing correctly and under-dressing. While overdressing is not a fatal mistake, under-dressing or not dressing correctly could definitely kill your chances of getting the job. Not sure how to dress? Call the companys HR department and find out the dress code Find one of your connections on LinkedIn who works for the company and ask Dress as a manager or supervisor would dress Take a look at 5 Tips for Your Job Search Makeover Patience is a Virtue: The job interview process can take some time, especially if you are one of the first to interview. While you should definitely send a thank you note (see below), dont call or email more than once to get a status. Trust me, if they think you are the right person for the job they will call you. Dont arrive too early for the interview (you dont want to seem over-eager) Dont dominate the conversation because you have a lot you would like to say. Let the dialog flow from the interviewers questions (and your questions). Dont ask more than one question about the next step or when can I expect to hear from your or where are you in the interview process. One question along these lines is fine. You Came on Too Strong: Yes, you should have a firm handshake. After that, try to balance your interaction with the interviewer. If you are too pushy and express high expectations early on you will probably not make it to the next round of interviews. Some questions are best left for future interview rounds. While its difficult to avoid the how much do you expect to earn in this role question, you should definitely avoid the how much will I earn question in the first few rounds. They most likely know how much you currently earn and would not interview you if you were out of their price range. Dont ask when can I expect to be promoted. You can (and should) ask about the career path for the position. You Didnt Send a Thank You Note: some people think that Thank You notes (or emails) are old-fashioned. Thank You notes serve two purposes. First (if you use them correctly), they let the hiring manager know that you were listening during the interview (seeCover Letters). Second, a Thank You note is your opportunity to remind the interviewer why you are the perfect person for the role. Dont miss out on this opportunity. Honesty is Not Always the Best Policy (sad but true): Im not saying you should lie, but you dont need to tell the interviewer every dark secret you have (and we all have some). So if the interviewer asks you what your weaknesses are, drinking too much is really not a good answer. There are, however, really good answers to really tough questions (and you wont have to lie). Take a look at the following resources: 15 Nerve-racking Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them How to Answer the Most Terrifying Job Interview Questions Suggested Reading: 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions, 25th Anniversary Edition We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search