Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting a Second Interview

Reasons Why You Aren’t Getting a Second Interview

We all know that a  job search  can be a stressful experience. Submitting applications for the right jobs for you was the first step, and now you are actually getting interviews. But for some reason, you aren't getting second interview requests? What's going on? There could be many reasons for this that have nothing to do with you, such as restructuring in the company you interviewed at that made a new position obsolete, or the interviewer could already have an internal candidate in mind and is simply going through the motions to appease an administrative mandate that outside candidates be considered as well. 

However, to ensure you're steering clear of any first-interview mistakes, Express Employment Professionals is here with the top reasons you might not be landing any second interviews! 

• You Don't Seem Very Excited About the Position.  

Generally speaking, employers want to hire people who are excited about the opportunity to join their team. If you don't seem enthusiastic about the prospect of working for the company, they may be less inclined to want to invite you back for a second interview.  

• You Haven't Dressed Appropriately for the Interview. 

 In today's world, it is increasingly important that you dress for success. So, showing up for an interview of any kind in a t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes is immediately going to undermine all the hard work you put into applying for the job. It doesn't matter if the position you are interviewing for is in an office setting or in another type of environment, make sure that you are wearing appropriate attire.  

• You Didn't Do Any Research on the Company. 

Memorizing the job description and how your skills complement the responsibilities is a great start to the interview prep. But a classic leading question brought up at the beginning of interviews is, "What do you know about our company?" So, you are doing yourself a great disservice by only focusing on what you bring to the table instead of also spending some time researching what the company does, the services they offer, and the type of customers they have.  

If you found this blog helpful, then contact your local  recruitment company  Express in Decatur today for more help in your job-hunt journey! 

Express Employment Professionals of Decatur, IL  
655 W Pershing Rd, 
Decatur, IL 62526 
(217) 872-7400
https://expresspros.com/decaturil/