Most mistakes made during interview

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
MENLO PARK, CA — Acing the interview is no easy feat. Nearly one-third (32 percent) of chief financial officers (CFOs) polled believe job applicants make more missteps at this stage of the hiring process than at any other, according to a survey by Robert Half. Twenty-one percent of those polled said the greatest number of errors occur on resumes. The survey includes responses from more than 1,400 CFOs.
“Not knowing enough about the company or position, displaying a bad attitude or inquiring about compensation prematurely can all leave a negative impression with hiring managers,” said Max Messmer, chairman of Robert Half Finance & Accounting. “Thorough preparation — including researching the employer, rehearsing responses to common questions and understanding appropriate topics to discuss — is the key to avoiding potential pitfalls.”

According to Messmer, how candidates behave during an interview is often viewed as a barometer of how they will perform if hired. The resume also is a critical job search tool, Messmer added. “The most fail-safe method for ensuring all application materials are error-free is to have a friend or family member review them before they are submitted.”
Article abridged from Robert Half Finance & Accounting, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!