Employers reveal what turns them off an applicant

[vetteheadracer]

Inappropriate dress sense and lack of enthusiasm are employers' biggest turn off at face-to-face interviews. The findings also revealed that over half of employers make their decision during the first minute of the interview.


The survey of over 900 employers across a diverse range of industries revealed the top 10 reasons why they will not employ a job applicant.

Inappropriate dress sense – 25%
Lack of enthusiasm – 21%
Bad manners – 12%
Lack of preparation – 9%
Lack of inquisitiveness about the company – 8%
Interested in only salary – 8%
Body language – 7%
One word answers – 5%
Failure to show ambition – 3%
Poor eye contact – 2%
Length of time it takes employers to decide on the applicant

Instantly – 2%
30 seconds – 1%
1 minute – 57%
2 minute – 18%
3 minute – 6%
5 minute – 1%
Never know until the end of the interview – 15%
In the survey employers proved remarkably candid with 80% stating that at some point they have regretted their decision to employ the chosen candidate, with 70% declaring they do not feel confident about choosing the right applicant for the vacant position.

[vetteheadracer]

Phew! At least haircut is not one of the reasons

[Ferg]

vetteheadracer said:

Inappropriate dress sense – 25% Uncontrollable flatulence Lack of enthusiasm – 21% Bad manners – 12% Lack of preparation – 9% Lack of inquisitiveness about the company – 8% Interested in only salary – 8% Body language – 7% One word answers – 5% Failure to show ambition – 3% Uncontrollable flatulence – 2%

The last one surprised me...

[vetteheadracer]

[Eric Mc]

We were told this 30 years ago.

[love machine]

vetteheadracer said:

Phew! At least haircut is not one of the reasons

ing oath or lack of one

[shirepro]

Make a decision to invest in something that costs you £20,000 a year, with no guarantee it will work and not break down and which you have to pay that £20,000 for (plus increases) until the seller decides to end the contract. It decides if it wants to work only for part of the week, doesn't work at all for 8% of the year. No come back on the seller even if they lied to you. Better still make the decision in under 5 minutes. They deserve all they get! Most if us take more care with what socks we wear in the morning.