英语求职面试中的25个禁忌2023
英语求职面试中的25个禁忌20_
you know the friend who constantly dates the wrong kind of person? the one who's endlessly frustrated that he or she is going to die alone because all the good ones are taken?
after enough venting sessions, you realize something your friend doesn't: he or she is the common thread tying together all of these -- let's just say it together -- losers. someone needs to speak up and say, "you're doing this to yourself."
you'll find this same pattern can be true in a job hunt. granted, we're in tough times and plenty of reasons out of your control can keep you from getting hired. but that's just one more reason to do everything within your power to be the best job seeker you can.
with that in mind, look over these 25 ways you might be unknowingly sabotaging your job search:
1. assuming you'll never need to look for another job
you love your current job and that's great. if you're happy there and see a promising future, i hope you never have to leave. nevertheless, you should always be prepared for the day you have to move on. even if the boss loves you, things can change. buyouts, economic disasters or changes in leadership can affect your employment. continue to update your résumé while you're employed so that you have an accurate record of your accomplishments.
2. burning bridges
we love the scenes in movies where the disgruntled employee finally tells off the boss and storms out of the office, only to live a happy, fulfilling life. in real life, these idols are probably unemployed because they don't have good references, and no employer wants to hire someone with a tarnished reputation.
3. keeping mum on your job search
most people aren't keen on being unemployed, and if you were laid off it's understandable that you don't want to spend all your time talking about it. but you need to network; it's one of the most effective ways to find a job. a friend of a friend of a friend often gets you the interview that lands you the job -- but that won't happen if no one knows you're looking for new career opportunities.
4. looking for "the one"
although you want to conduct a focused job search, you need to keep an open mind. with any luck, you'll land the perfect gig but sometimes you have to take a job that possesses most of the qualities you want -- not all of them. if the pay is right, the requirements are in line with your experience and the opportunities for promotion are good, then you might have to overlook the fact that you have to wake up 30 minutes earlier than you'd like.
5.not searching at all
this mistake probably seems obvious, but as anyone who's been on a lengthy job hunt can tell you, discouragement is easy to come by. a few weeks or months without a job and enough news segments on layoffs are enough to convince you that no one is hiring. without question the market's competitive, but if you're not actively looking for work, don't expect it to fall in your lap.
6. no cover letter
including a cover letter is an easy way to play it safe during a job hunt. although not every employer wants one, surveys continually find employers who automatically remove job seekers from consideration if they don't include a cover letter. why would you give any employer a reason not to hire you?
7. a generic cover letter
the only thing worse than no cover letter is one that could be sent to any anonymous employer. starting with "to whom it may concern" and filling the page with phrases like "hard working" will signal the reader that you're blindly sending out applications to every job opening you see. hiring managers are looking for someone who fits their needs, and their needs are different than another employer's. don't treat them the same.
8. typos
if you received a wedding invitation full of misspelled words and poor punctuation, you'd probably wonder why these two people didn't take the time to proofread the page. after all, it's an important event and a lot of people will be reading it. employers will wonder the same thing about a résumé or cover letter filled with errors.9. all "me" and not enough "you"
your cover letter and résumé are definitely about you, but they're not for you. employers are only interested in you in the context of what you can do for them. whenever you reveal information about yourself, use it as proof that you offer something to the company that no one else can.
10. giving bad contact information
when hiring managers like what they see on your résumé and cover letter, they're going to look for your contact information. if they see that your e-mail address is or your current work number is the best way to contact you, they're going to think twice before reaching out. the only thing worse is forgetting to include your contact information at all.
11. running late
every boss wants an employee who is dependable and a good representative of the company. someone who's tardy to an interview is neither.
12.dressing for the wrong job
appearances matter in an interview, and you should dress for what's appropriate in your field. find out what the dress code is before you show up so you fit in with the company culture. wearing a suit when you're told jeans are the norm can make you seem stuffy; wearing shorts and sandals when everyone else is wearing suits makes you look oblivious. you're better off erring on the side of too professional than too casual.
13. griping about past employers
keep in mind that you're not guaranteed to be with any company forever. when you talk trash about your last company, your interviewer's thinking, "what are you going to say about me once you leave?"
14. not asking questions
one quintessential interview question is, "do you have any questions for me?" sitting there silently suggests you're not invested in the job. when you go to a restaurant, you probably have a few questions for the waiter. shouldn't you be just as curious about a new job?
15. not doing your research
research for a new job involves two important subjects: the position and the company. find out as much about the position as you can so you can decide if you even want it and you can position yourself as the best fit for the job.
knowing all you can about the company will help you decide if you like its direction and share its ideals. plus, when it comes to the all important "do you have any questions for us?" portion of the interview (see above), you have plenty of material to cover.
16.thinking the interview starts and ends in a meeting room
the formal interview occurs when you shake hands with the interviewer and ends when you leave the room. the full process begins when you're called or e-mailed to come in for an interview and it continues every time you converse with someone at the company. were you rude to the recruiter or the receptionist? you never know what gets reported back to the hiring manager.
17. talking about money too soon
as eager as you are to land the job and cash your first paycheck, let the employer mention salary first. broaching the subject first implies you're more eager about money than about doing a good job.
18. acting cocky
you never want to beg for a job, but you should act like you care about it. if your confidence level spills over into arrogance, you'll guarantee no employer will want to work with you.
19. being so honest you're rude
not every job will turn into a lifelong career, and you might have no intention of staying at the company more than a year or two when you interview. still, hiring managers don't want to hear that you're just taking this job to pass time until you find a real job that you care about. you don't need to commit yourself to the company for a decade, but don't make yourself sound like a flight risk, either.
20. forgetting your manners
common courtesy can get you far, and in a job hunt you'd like to get as far as possible. after an interview, send a thank-you note (via e-mail or regular mail) to show your gratitude to the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you. this will leave him or her with a good impression of you. 21. stalking the hiring manager
if the interviewer gives you a deadline for hearing back from him or her, go ahead and call to see if a decision has been made. do not call, e-mail and visit every day until you finally get a response -- which will probably be, "you definitely did not get the job."
22.not keeping track of your applications
because a job hunt can be a lengthy process, you should have a running list of where you've applied and whether or not you've heard back. although you don't think you'll forget where you applied, after a dozen applications your memory can get fuzzy. sending multiple applications to the same employer says, "i'm either disorganized or i'm just sending out bulk applications."
23. not learning from mistakes
you're bound to make a mistake here and there during an interview. if a question trips you up, think about what went wrong and prepare for it the next time. don't forget mistakes from your past, either. look back at jobs you hated and try to avoid landing one of those jobs again.
24. assuming you got the job
don't ever assume you have the job until you actually hear the hiring manager say, "you got the job." several factors can complicate whether or not you get hired, so don't halt your job search until you receive an offer. keep searching for work because the deal might fall through at the last minute or you might find an even better job.
25. forgetting the lessons you learned during a job search
when your hard work pays off and you do land a job, don't forget all the trials and trouble you went through to get it. just because you have a paycheck doesn't mean you've looked for your last job. remember how important it is to maintain a network, keep track of your achievements and have good references. if you do find yourself looking for work again, you'll have a much easier time.
你有这样的朋友吗，他(她)不断地约会，却总是碰到错的人;他(她)为将孤独终老而倍感沮丧，因为不错的男女都已经找到了另一半。
他们抱怨过后，你意识到了他们没有意识到的问题：他(她)不去努力，却怨天尤人--我们把他们统称为—失败者。需要有人站出来，告诉他们：“你这样是自找的。”
在求职的过程中，你会发现同样的问题。就算是我们身处苦难时期，就算是有很多你不能控制的理由，让你找不到工作。但是，有一个理由，在你的能力范围内做一个做出色的求职者。
抱着这个想法，对照下面的25种做法，它们可能在你不知道的情况下破坏了你的求职生涯。
1.认为永远也不会再去寻求另一份工作
你热爱现在的工作，这很好。如果你工作快乐，且前景光明，我希望你永远不需要离开。不过，你应当总是要做好更换工作的准备。即使老板很器重你，但一切都可能发生变化。收购、经济危机或者高层更迭都会对你的工作产生影响。不断更新你的简历，这样会对你的工作成绩有一个准确的记录。
2. 不留后路
我们很喜欢电影中这样的场景：气氛的职员炒了老板的鱿鱼，然后冲出了办公室，得到的是幸福、充实的生活。在现实中，这些受人崇拜的人可能会找不到工作，因为他们得不到好的推荐信。没有哪个老板愿意雇佣名声不好的职员。
3.在求职过程中保持沉默
大多数人在失业时都很不活跃，这是可以理解的，没人愿意在解雇后还到处对人喋喋不休。但是你需要人际网，这是帮你找到工作的有效途径之一。你朋友的朋友的朋友介绍你去面试，然后你得到了那份工作—如果没人知道你在寻求一个新的工作机会，这一切就不会发生。
4.寻找最合适的工作
即使你想进行有目的的求职，你也需要把眼界放宽。如果一切顺利，你能找到最合适的工作，但是很多时候，你必须得接受一个大多数条件让你满意的工作—而不是全部。如果薪水合适，职位要求和你的工作经验相符，也有不错的晋升机会，你就可以忽略掉要早起半小时的事实。
5. 完全不寻找工作机会
这种错误可能看起来很明显，但是那些经过漫长寻找的求职者可以告诉你，沮丧失望轻易便来。数周、数月的处于失业当中，加上解雇员工的新闻报道很容易让你相信没有人要招聘。毫无疑问，市场处于竞争当中，但是如果你不主动地找工作，就不要指望天上掉馅饼。
6.没有求职信
附上求职信是很简单的一个做法，可以让你的求职过程很谨慎。虽然并不是每个招聘者都需要求职信，但是调查不断发现，那些招聘者筛选简历时总会考虑他们是否附有求职信。为什么要给招聘者一个不雇用你的理由呢?
7. 不变的求职信
比没有求职信更糟的是，求职信是可以发给任何一个招聘者的。以“致相关人士”这样的句子开头，并且在文中充斥着 “工作勤奋” 这样的词汇，会给阅读的人这样一个信号，你是盲目地向看到的所有职位发送简历。招聘经理是在寻找适合他们需要的人，而他们的需要是有别于其它公司的。不要一份求职信走天下。 8.草稿
如果你接到一份结婚请帖，上面都是拼写和标点错误，你可能会想为什么他们不花点时间校对一下呢。毕竟，这是个重大的事情，很多人都会看。招聘者在看到有错误的建立和求职信时，也会这样想。
9. 都是“我”，但“你”却不够
你的求职信和简历当然是关于你的，但它们不是给你的。招聘者只关注能为公司做什么这样的前提下的你。无论什么时候，当你透漏有关你自己的信息时，把它当作你能为公司做出不能替代的贡献的证据。
10. 提供错误的联系方式
当招聘经理对你的简历和求职信感兴趣时，他们会注意你的联系方式。如果看到你的电子邮箱地址是啤酒爱好者, 或者最佳的联系你的方式是通过你现在的工作电话，他们会在发出邀请前再考虑一下。当然，更坏的情况是你根本忘了留你的联系方式。
11迟到
每个老板都希望自己的员工可靠，能够很好地代表公司。那些在面试中迟到的人做不到这一点。
12.着装不合适
着装在面试中至关重要，你的着装应该适合你所处的环境。在面试前，询问一下公司的着装标准，以便使你的着装符合企业文化。人家告诉你都穿牛仔裤的时候，你穿西装会看起来很沉闷;人家告诉你要穿西装时，你穿短裤和凉鞋会让你不被重视。还有，穿得太正式总比太随便好些。
13.抱怨你的前任老板
要记住，你不能保证永远呆在一家公司。当你讲前任老板的坏话时，招聘者会想,“一旦你离开后会怎么说我呢?”
14.不问问题
面试中的一个经典问题是，“你对我们有什么问题吗?”坐在那不出声说明你对这份工作不感兴趣。当你去餐馆的时候，你大概也会问服务员一些问题。你不应该对一份新工作有点好奇吗?
15. 没有提前做功课
了解一份新工作包含两个方面：职位和公司。尽可能多得了解这个职位，然后你可以决定是否接受，你也可以以最适合这份工作的人来定位自己。
完全地了解这个公司可以帮助你判断是否喜欢它的发展方向、接受它的发展理想。另外，当你遇到面试中最重要的“你对我们有什么问题”的环节时，你就足以应付了。
16.认为面试只局限于会议室
正式的面试从你与面试官握手开始，在你离开的时候结束。实际上，面试的全过程在以电话或邮件通知你来面试时就已经开始了，一直持续到每次你和公司的人员交谈。你对招聘的工作人员、接待员态度粗鲁吗?你永远也不会知道招聘经理会得到什么样的反馈信息。
17. 过早谈论薪水
即便你很急切地得到这份工作并拿到第一个月的薪水，还是要让招聘经理首先提到薪水。首先谈论薪水暗示你对金钱要比做好工作更急切。
18.表现得很自大
你不愿意去乞求一份工作，但是你应该表现得很在乎这份工作。如果你的自信心太过高涨，变得自大，可以保证，没有哪个老板愿意雇佣你。
19. 太过实在
不是所有的工作都会成为终身职业，在面试时你可能没有打算要在这个公司待一到两年，即便这样，招聘者也不愿听到，你只是拿这份工作消磨时光直到你找到一份真正你喜欢的。你没必要向公司承诺效力十年，但是也不要把自己说成是不安分的人。
20. 忽略礼节
一般的礼节可以帮助你很多，在求职的过程中更会让你走得足够远。面试过后，发一封感谢信(通过电子邮件或是信件)来表达你对面试官花时间见你的感谢之情。这样你会给他或者她留下非常好的印象。
21. 缠着招聘人员
如果面试官给你一个得到回复的最后期限，你可以打电话去询问结果。不要每天都打电话，发电子邮件甚至上门去问，不然你最后大概会得到一个答复：“你肯定得不到这份工作了。”
22. 对于你的申请不做记录
因为求职的过程很长，你应该做一个记录，你已经申请哪家公司的职位了，哪家公司还没有给你回复。虽然你认为自己不会忘记所申请的职位，但是在多次申请后，你的记忆会变得模糊。给同一个招聘者发送多份申请表明“我要么是做事杂乱无章，要么是在‘海投’”.
23.不从失败中吸取教训
在面试中难免会犯这样那样的错误。如果你犯了一个错误，想一想哪里出了问题，在下次面试时要准备好。也不要忘记你过去所犯的错误。回想一下你从事过的令人讨厌的工作，尽量避免再次从事那样的工作。
24.以为自己得到了工作
在确实听到招聘经理说“你得到这份工作了”之前，永远不要以为自己已经得到了工作。一些因素会使聘用变得复杂，所以在得到聘用通知前不要停止求职。继续求职，因为理想工作有可能在最后一刻化为泡影或者你可能会找到一份更好的工作。
25. 忘掉求职过程中的经验
当功夫不负有心人，你找到了一份好工作时，不要忘了求职过程中的考验和困难。仅仅因为你得到了薪水并不意味着你找到了最后的工作。要记住保持人际网、记录你的工作成绩、拥有好的求职信的重要性。如果你再次求职的话，会容易得多。
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