i am having trouble finding a job. i have good qualifications and go to interviews but come back with nothing.

Question

what am i doing wrong. i think i may have poor social skills for getting an interview.

Answer 1

I've been told that I interview well, so I will let you know the things that I do prior to going to an interview. One thing is to try and research the job that you are applying to. Know a few things about the company and its history. Try to predict questions before they are asked if you can. Once you go on a few interviews, typically a lot of companies even in different industries ask the same type of questions: ex."What is one difficult situation that you've been in on a previous job, and how did you cope with it or resolve the situation?'. The key is to try and relate your answer to how it could resolve an issue that might arise at the company you are applying for if possible. Thats why it is kind of important to research and imagine what it would be like to work for the company you are applying to. The usual things like being aware of your posture, hygiene, making eye contact, with your interviewer/s. Another tip is to have an awesome resume. It is worth the investment to go to bestbuy or office depot and buy a cheap 20 dollar resume maker program that will help you format and organize your resume. I personally have four or five different resumes that I use to apply for jobs in different areas; like clerical, manageral, professional, and so on. A lot of those programs even makes suggestions based on if you have experience or no experience in the area in which you are applying for. Try writing a descent cover-letter that goes into detail about your work history and skills that will impress your interviewer. Try to answer every question that is asked of you, on occasion I have even made up a answer or too just so that I have answered the question. Its not recommended to make up an answer unless you will remember what you said previously if you get a follow-up question later on. Also when answering questions try not to say uhhh uhhh, or have too long of a period of silence. If I'm asked a question and I do not have an immediate answer after about 10 seconds of silence I make something up, especially when asked a situational question, which a lot of them are rediculous at times.

Before I got my degree, I switched jobs at lot to work with my school schedule, but also made sure that it was the same or more pay that the previous job. I've also had a lot of experience interviewing people and going through panel interviews were more than one person is interviewing you at once. These things seem to help me in getting a job. a couple of years ago when applying for a 911 operator job before I graduated college I was one of eight people to get a job out of 600 applicants and these are the things that I use to help me during the interviewing process. I hope this helps. Good Luck :-)

Answer 2

You've got to look at yourself like a prospective employer would. Are your nails clean? Do you have bad breath? Are you wearing too much cologne? Are your shoes clean? Are your clothes appropriate for the interview, and in new condition? Do you give a firm handshake and look the interviewer in the eye? When you sit, is your posture good? Are you sitting with your arms crossed? Do you fidget? Most interviewers understand that you're nervous and may botch a couple of your answers. It doesn't matter if you're nervous if you seem to be honest and friendly. You can't appear to be hiding something, you can't appear defensive. Work on looking open and eager and friendly. Work on looking people in the eye when you speak. Get a haircut if you need one! Rethink what you're wearing, make sure it's appropriate. And most of all, keep on trying. Sometimes it does take a long time to find something. Keep honing your interview skills. You should learn something from every interview that will make your next interview better. Find some articles online about interviewing skills. Don't give up! Someone will hire you eventually, don't worry.

Answer 3

if you can, call back the people that interviewed you and ask what you could have done differently to make them consider hiring you. I had nailed my first ever interview, but i had to go to a lot of work. Appearance is not everything, but it counts for a lot! Your possible future boss will not hire you if you don't look professional even if you have a great resume. Also be respectful when going through the interview process. You can look great, but if you constanly use fowl language or don't at least act like its important, you may have the interviewer look the other way. Hope this helps. =] Good luck out there...you'll find something you'll love to do, maybe the earlier jobs weren't right for you.

p.s. Don't forget to be confident! but don't be cocky!

Answer 4

The interview process has become a place of discrimination and biased notions based on perception. If you suck at interviewing because your social skills suck, it is almost impossible for you to prove yourself. This is a big flaw in the way the hiring process works, many very qualified and intelligent people are never able to obtain a job they rightfully deserve because of the belief that you must not be a smart person if you cant communicate well. Interviewers think it has something to do with intelligence, but its far from that.

Answer 5

I'm 29 with an associates degree. i have a TON of scustomer service experience. I have had FOUR interviews with THREE diff. banks for FOUR diff. Jobs. the interviews went well all times, Did i get the job. Nope. it's ********. I'd really like to meet the person they hire. on top of that the economy is total crap. I know a lot of people who turn in all kind sof apps at lots of differnet places and never get a call back or anyhting.

Answer 6

Have you had a professional review your resume? Do you present yourself confidently in the interview process? Do you dress professionally? You know, even if you're looking at a position that doesn't require professional dress on a day to day basis, going in wearing a tie isn't a bad idea, and having an idea of what you want to get across to the prospective employer is important...do you know what your good qualities and bad qualities are, and do you know what to say if they ask that question? Could be lots of things...

Answer 7

It depends on a few things,
You may be over qualified
You may not sound confident when you are answering the interviewers questions.
You are not making eye contact
Bad breath (truthfully)
Appearance (over dressed for position) (under dressed for the position)
Make sure your resume's objective and skills match what the employer is looking for
Be sure to ask questions (always have a question for them)
Ask about the company
Talk with answers that describe you in the position

Answer 8

Sounds like you're presenting yourself poorly in interviews. I'd suggest talking to someone with supervisory experience and possibly staging a practice interview. (Your parents, possibly a teacher, etc.) They can pretend to be a boss hiring you, and interview you for this fictitious job. After the interview, they can give you pointers on what you might want to fix.

Answer 9

Your question is categorized under food service.. so are you trying to work as a waitress or in a fast food chain?? If so you don't really need much for qualifications just charisma and a history proving that you actually go to work.

Answer 10

Having NOT seen any video of these interviews ,
How would we know ?
Maybe you are not articulate ?
Maybe you have B.O. ?
Maybe your interview attire is inadequate ?
Maybe a lot of things , but you need to ask someone who has 1st hand knowledge of you , close up .

Ask someone you know , who is a respected professional to do a practice interview and critique you .

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