Comments on: Job Offers: 10 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job Offer http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/ A little advice. Some stories. A place to be heard. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:34:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-19832 Ronnie Ann Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:20:21 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-19832 So true Suzanne. Thanks!! Sometimes helps for people to listen to themselves in mock practice interviews. They might get a real surprise! ~ Ronnie Ann So true Suzanne. Thanks!! Sometimes helps for people to listen to themselves in mock practice interviews. They might get a real surprise!

~ Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-19668 Suzanne Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:54:31 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-19668 Additional comment: It is also important HOW you answer a question. If you use the word "like" every other word, I (as the interviewer) would think you do not know proper english and would speak this way to customers. Additional comment:
It is also important HOW you answer a question. If you use the word “like” every other word, I (as the interviewer) would think you do not know proper english and would speak this way to customers.

]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-13705 Ronnie Ann Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:36:54 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-13705 Although sometimes it may be hiding, I believe the human heart is indeed alive and well in all of us. Perhaps it's in our power to create the change around us - and let it ripple out. ;-) Peace out and in, truth! ~ Ronnie Ann Although sometimes it may be hiding, I believe the human heart is indeed alive and well in all of us. Perhaps it’s in our power to create the change around us – and let it ripple out. ;-)

Peace out and in, truth!

~ Ronnie Ann

]]> By: truth http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-8123 truth Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:22:07 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-8123 i question the true nature of man? why are the poor left behind? why are the rich only getting richer? whatever happen to the human heart? humanity will succeed or fail as one species. i question the true nature of man? why are the poor left behind? why are the rich only getting richer? whatever happen to the human heart? humanity will succeed or fail as one species.

]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-7165 Ronnie Ann Sat, 02 May 2009 14:27:39 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-7165 Hi Redheadlass! Nice to see you here. Great tip about adding volunteer experiences to your resume. It not only shows there is more to you as a person, but sometimes you can show how you used your talents to their best, such as leading a small project or creating a new improved way of doing things for them. You're also right about some interviewers making up their mind from the moment they see you. Hope it makes you feel a little better to know I once went on an interview, and from the moment the guy saw me, I could tell I was not what he had been expecting. And although I usually interview really well, this interview was horrible! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wish you the best of luck getting a job that's right for you! Ronnie Ann Hi Redheadlass!

Nice to see you here. Great tip about adding volunteer experiences to your resume. It not only shows there is more to you as a person, but sometimes you can show how you used your talents to their best, such as leading a small project or creating a new improved way of doing things for them.

You’re also right about some interviewers making up their mind from the moment they see you. Hope it makes you feel a little better to know I once went on an interview, and from the moment the guy saw me, I could tell I was not what he had been expecting. And although I usually interview really well, this interview was horrible!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I wish you the best of luck getting a job that’s right for you!

Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Redheadlass http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-7160 Redheadlass Sat, 02 May 2009 11:16:19 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-7160 very good tips, very simple but so little people think of that. Though sometimes they have made up their mind allready. I am jobless and have had my fair few of job interviews. This one time they said immediatly that they wanted to hire another and that they thought I was not social and fit for the job. I had hardly introduced myself! Sorry but then I was like whatever. still, if the interview is done the way you would do it then anyone can have a fair shot. Also it helps when you can put volunteerwork on your resume, that proves that you are willing to work and do something for your community without gain for yourself very good tips, very simple but so little people think of that. Though sometimes they have made up their mind allready. I am jobless and have had my fair few of job interviews. This one time they said immediatly that they wanted to hire another and that they thought I was not social and fit for the job. I had hardly introduced myself! Sorry but then I was like whatever. still, if the interview is done the way you would do it then anyone can have a fair shot. Also it helps when you can put volunteerwork on your resume, that proves that you are willing to work and do something for your community without gain for yourself

]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-7052 Ronnie Ann Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:54:01 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-7052 <strong>Thanks Terry B</strong>! Appreciate your suggestion about using these as a quick pre-interview checklist. <strong>Hey TEB! </strong>Great to hear from you. And thanks for adding good interview tips from your own experience. Big smile on my face thinking of you in the interviewer seat now. Yes...we need to catch up. Looking forward to that article. Ahem. ;-) Ronnie Ann Thanks Terry B! Appreciate your suggestion about using these as a quick pre-interview checklist.

Hey TEB! Great to hear from you. And thanks for adding good interview tips from your own experience. Big smile on my face thinking of you in the interviewer seat now. Yes…we need to catch up. Looking forward to that article. Ahem. ;-)

Ronnie Ann

]]> By: TEB http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-7051 TEB Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:07:41 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-7051 A great list! For the first time in my life, I'm actually interviewing candidates, and it really is eye opening. A few things to add: An lunch with people who are at your level is still an interview and requires your best behavior. If asked about your career goals, pick something that this job could help you work towards. Sounds obvious, but it's hard to get excited about hiring someone who has the right skills but clearly wants the job just for the paycheck, not because they have any real interest in it. (Oh, and Ronnie, I do believe I owe you an email-- and an article. Working on it! :) ) A great list! For the first time in my life, I’m actually interviewing candidates, and it really is eye opening.

A few things to add:

An lunch with people who are at your level is still an interview and requires your best behavior.

If asked about your career goals, pick something that this job could help you work towards. Sounds obvious, but it’s hard to get excited about hiring someone who has the right skills but clearly wants the job just for the paycheck, not because they have any real interest in it.

(Oh, and Ronnie, I do believe I owe you an email– and an article. Working on it! :) )

]]> By: Terry B http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-7050 Terry B Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:27:06 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=387#comment-7050 A great list, Ronnie Ann! And while it indeed serves to explain why someone may not get a job, it's an even better reminder list to read <i>before</i> going into an interview. That way, you can avoid the mistakes that can sink an interview—and a job offer. A great list, Ronnie Ann! And while it indeed serves to explain why someone may not get a job, it’s an even better reminder list to read before going into an interview. That way, you can avoid the mistakes that can sink an interview—and a job offer.

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