Almost Everyone at a particular stage in there life has experienced what it means to fail a job interview. If you are in that big shoe, and did found yourself flopping in a Job interview, there are several reasons you may have have failed that Job interview. After reading through the Top 50 Nigerian companies every graduate should work with, the idea of failing a Job interview is simply an eye sore if i may say. Have you failed a Job interview before? and you think you are prepared for the next one having the hope that you are gonna pass it? Don’t just rush into it just like that; read through the possible causes of your failure so you can make amendments in your next Job interview.

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Now here are some possible reasons you failed that job interview below:

No Confidence

This virtually happens to every Tom and Dick around you. The anxiety involved especially when going for a job interview sometimes can not be controlled or managed by an individual who is desperate for the Job. You must build up your self confidence and expression when you are before the panel. Remember, treat them the way you would like to treat your Boss.

Poor Dressing Style

Mr Man you are not going for a showbiz but a Job interview. Why dress in Timberland boots, sag your trousers, wear a rough hair cut, put on a Polo with the inscription “I don’t give a F*ck” and expect to get that Job. Heaven knows that even before your panel you lost quite a high score and if you continue in that way, that will be your end. Your dressing should be influenced by the type of Job interview you are going for. So if you are going for a Job interview in a banking institution, dress like them and hunt them down with your brilliant attitude . Remember that adage that says “To convince a child, you must come down to there level” try that and see your magic work out.

Late Coming

Oh No! this annoys me the most. You were booked for an interview for 8am and you are going to meet your panel by 8:30am. Now tell me, what do you expect them to think of you? Ok let me help you with that. They are going to think you are one less concerned and unserious applicants looking for the next company to destroy. In as much as you rule the game, try to live by the rules of the game. It will help you alot.

Your CV/Resume Lacks A Voice

Someone is going to ask a simple question like “How does my curriculum vitae lack a voice”? Don’t get yourself confused. A CV or resume that is less explanatory is more like one without a voice. Make it brief and understandable and above all, mitigate your use of Vocabulary because you are definitely not applying as an English teacher.

You Never Did A Research About The Company

You and i know that you can’t go to any strong man’s house without first bounding the strong man right? this same thing is applicable when going for a Job interview. You need to have a clue of the company you are applying for. Study them, find out what they want and how they want it. In most cases, this may be a very difficult case but I’d advise you try to pull your curiosity trigger on the company.

Don’t Sit Down Until You Are Asked To

You don’t have to sit down until you are asked to because if you do, you simply passed a wrong message to your panel. Your panel may think you are that kind of a person that abuses opportunity and that will contradict to the work health of the company. Be humble and don’t fumble. That should be your watch word.

Don’t Argue With Your Panel But Pass Your Message

Of cause you are going there for a Job interview and not a brainstorming session. So be the boy and allow them to take the position of the Boss. Even if they are trying to get you upset at some certain stage, endurance is the key. They are trying to test your ability to accommodate both the company’s good and bad times and how you are going to manage it properly. So play the game well and act like the nice guy they know you are. First impression counts; have it at the back of your mind.

Bonus Points May Include:

Speak fluently, Avoid telling lies, do not show excessive confidence, know your limit and be who you are. The Job is yours if you put all these things to practice.

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