Tiffanie
What is a skill that many people need to improve on?
Employeers, bosses, hiring officals, etc. When you don't hire someone what is a common weakness that a person has that makes you not want them in your company. What is something that a lot of people have in common that they should work on ? #skills #employer #common
2 answers
Yasmina Assaoui
Yasmina’s Answer
Hi Tiffanie,
From my experience, over-confidence is a common weakness that job applicants should work on, especially for entry-level position. The 'I Know It All' attitude is actually not the best way to make a good impression during an interview. I am not suggesting one should not display self-confidence, but rather ensure it is rightly balanced.
Kind regards
Yasmina
Erin Baudo Felter
Erin’s Answer
Great question, Tiffanie. I think communication is something that all of us - at every stage in our careers - can continue to work on. Communication is especially important during the job interview process. When I am interviewing candidates, I pay attention to their written, verbal and nonverbal communication to try and figure out if they might be successful in the role.
Specifically on written communication, it should always be proofread, clear and to the point. I also always appreciate a brief follow up email or LinkedIn message after interviewing someone. You'd be surprised how many people don't do it! The best follow up notes in my experience are quick (within 24 hours of the interview) and refer to the conversation we had and why the person is still excited about the role. It's also ok to ask questions you may have forgotten to ask at that point.
Best of luck to you!!
Erin