Getting Interviews but No Offers?

Here are 3 of the Most Common reasons

In an interview, it's important to answer each question with concise, informative responses.? "Why am I getting interviews but no offers?" is a question that is often asked by frustrated job applicants. Keep in mind, the fact that you are getting?interview requests?means that you have a compelling background, a well-written resume, and LinkedIn profile. While many variables are in play when it comes to hiring, here are three of the most common reasons job seekers don't get to the finish line.

• First, you didn't fit in.?The most frequent reason a seemingly qualified applicant doesn't move forward in the interview process is that he didn't mesh with the culture. Hiring is still a very human process. There is an emotional element - managers seek to find people who will fit in with the environment and work style. You can use the interview preparation process to increase your odds. Start with a thorough online investigation of the company website and social media. Next, conduct informational interviews with other employees or clients, and check out the profiles of employees on?LinkedIn. Move beyond a quick skim, and you have a much better chance of conveying your fit.
• Second, you said too much but not enough of what matters.?A common pitfall is to answer questions with generalized, surface-level responses. Great interviewees customize their responses to what is relevant to the interviewer. Plus, they give specific (and succinct) examples that demonstrate mastery of (or the capacity to master) a desired trait or skill. The interviewer is not in your head – so you have no obligation to say everything you are thinking. A great response, factors in what is of value to the audience – a hiring manager wants to hire the best employee possible. The answers should also be specific, to the point, and should add dimension to who you are.
• Third, you don't seem very interested.?Passion counts. More than ever, employers complain that they are passing on what looked like an ideal candidate because they never saw his or her eyes light up. I'll say it again, hiring is personal. Employers and managers want the best they can get for their salary dollars. A?qualified job seeker?who does not exude a high level of interest is not likely to get hired. This is true even at companies with boring, unglamorous jobs. Even if the work in and of itself is not exciting, the opportunity to work, learn skills, make money and build a reputation for yourself can be motivation.

Getting hired is a numbers game. This means that if four qualified candidates come in for an interview, 75 percent will not be hired. However, to maximize your competitiveness, make sure you are well-prepared to address how you would be an enthusiastic and ideal fit. The odds will increase in your favor if you are an excellent interviewer and avoid making key mistakes in your job interview.

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