Top 10 Things (most) Recruiters Won’t Tell You

1. Your interview attire is outdated/messy/too tight/too revealing/too flashy. 2. Your physical appearance is disheveled/outdated/sloppy/smelly/overpowering (i.e. too much perfume). 3. Your eye contact is weak/shifty/intense. 4. Your handshake is limp/too forceful/clammy. 5. You say ah/um/like too much. 6. You talk too much/use poor grammar/say inappropriate things (i.e. swearing) when you answer interview questions. 7. You appear overconfident/pushy/self-centered/insecure/aloof/ditzy/scatter-brained/desperate. 8. You talk too fast/too slow/too loud/too soft. 9. You giggle/fidget/act awkward/have facial tics/lack expression. 10. You lack sincerity/self-confidence/clarity/conviction.

So, How Do You Fix These?

Well, given 93% of communication is non-verbal, I can tell you that many of the negatives above can be improved by focusing on one thing: attitude.

If you are angry, fearful, or confused, it’s going to show. You must find a way to feel good about yourself and your ability to contribute. This comes from knowing your strengths and embracing them. It also comes from doing your homework on a company so you can articulate clearly and with enthusiasm why you would be a great fit for the job. I realize this is easier said than done, but it can be done.