Why People Aren’t Hired

Don't make these job killing mistakes on your next interview or on your job's first day.

• Poor personal appearance
• Overbearing know-it-all
• Inability to express self clearly
• Poor diction and grammar
• Lack of confidence and poise
• Lack of interest and enthusiasm
• Overemphasis on money
• Unwilling to start at the bottom
• Lack of tact
• Lack of maturity
• Failure to look interviewer in the eye
• Limp handshake
• Indecision
• Sloppy application
• Lack of knowledge in the field/specialization
• Someone else makes their decisions
• No interest in company or industry
• Cynical
• Low moral standards
• Intolerant with strong prejudices
• Inability to take criticism
• Radical ideas
• Negative person
• Late to the interview/job
• High pressure type
• Indefinite response to questions
• Poor scholastic record
• Poor attendance