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COMMON REASONS FOR REJECTION!
If you get a letter of rejection, it may be a good idea to turn that letter into a learning tool. Consider the following reasons given by 739 corporate recruiters surveyed by Michigan State University for rejecting candidates and decide if any of them fit you for that particular interview.
- Unrealistic expectations of first job: won't accept entry level position,
entry level pay - Lack of enthusiasm, commitment, interest in job
- Attitude of "What can you do for me?"; conceited; rude
- Late; ill-prepared for interview; no research on organization;
asks poor questions - Lack of planning for career - no purpose or goals
- Education or previous work experience has no relevance to job being sought
- Poor explanation for low grades, and/or bad references; makes excuses;
fails to take responsibility for actions - No previous leadership experience or positions of responsibility
- Poor nonverbal skills; inability to communicate clearly;
shy, lack of self- confidence - Poor personal appearance
- Negative attitude regarding previous employers and/or professors
