How to understand why you have been denied the dream
Work And Study / / December 25, 2019
All we want to do what we love and know how. But life is not always generous with such gifts: sometimes we can not get the job done, which is so dream. On why this is happening and how to prevent this, read our article.
Here is one of the key days of your life - an interview in the company of your dreams. You have long been waiting for this, read the information about the company and interviews of individuals. You may re-evaluate their professional skills with the stated requirements and have been assured that success is waiting for you.
You are sure to keep for an interview and did their best to give details of their achievements. But alas, you are denied.
You got the official version of a negative decision on your candidacy, but the true cause has remained a mystery.
This article will be discussed is not on formal grounds (age, appearance, lack of the necessary experience and / or competence, bad advice, etc.). And the reasons which can often become the basis for a negative decision on the candidate, but not always sounded employer.
In this article you will find information:
- On the employers' requirements for personal qualities of candidates.
- About the informal reasons for the denial of the applicant.
- How to choose a suitable employer.
I work in HR for more than eight years. During this time, I had to select candidates for companies with different corporate culture. I note that the selection of the right person has always been a key objective.
What does "the right person"
This is a candidate who meets the stated requirements for the position, and has the necessary personal qualities. employer expectations are directly dependent on the prevailing corporate culture in the company's values and philosophy, as well as the leader approaches.
Company values are a set of principles, norms and traditions that influence employee behavior. Values should always be broadcast and maintained by the first person, otherwise it would only be described on paper policy. The company's values, which are shared by the majority of employees, determine the candidate profile.
So, try to understand what the requirements are most often from employers with regard to the personal qualities of the applicant and why you can get a waiver.
The requirement for the employer | candidate behavior | Reasons for failure |
Focus on results | It gives examples of the achievements of the company, its obvious contribution. In case of failure to make conclusions and is looking for new solutions | It can not give examples of successes and failures, does not analyze results |
Leadership | He speaks about the personal actions and results. There are examples of successfully implemented initiatives and projects | Most of the examples used the pronoun "we" there are no examples of implemented initiatives |
Teamwork | Gives examples of cross-functional interaction in the company, the involvement of other employees in projects | The decision of working situations applies pressure can not substantiate their proposals |
Stress resistance | In complex situations, is looking for new tools, ready to change | There are examples of conflict situations on his own initiative, in the case of stressful situations is not able to make quick decisions |
Willingness to do more | It gives examples of process improvement initiatives in the company's non-core activities | Ready to perform tasks only within the job description |
Striving for development | It gives examples of self-learning, the development in the company on their own initiative | It does not take an active position in relation to its development |
Motivation | Important tasks and role in the company | He does not understand what he wants to do. Only interested in the level of income and a comfortable workplace |
Responsibility and honesty | The tasks of the initiator, is able to manage their working time, aspires to independence. It gives detailed answers | It can not give examples from your experience, departs from the responses, provides information that does not coincide with a summary |
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Very often, giving feedback to candidates HR'u difficult to communicate the reasons for refusal, since they lie in the plane of corporate values. Man, do not share the values of the organization, can not be effective, because his behavior did not initially meet the expectations of the company.
Is it possible to change their behavioral characteristics in the case, if the company you are very attracted to? My professional answer - no. Your behavior - this is not a bad habit or overweight, which can be removed with a strong motivation. Do not try to be those who are not, as in this case you are not happy and do not reach the result.
How can find the right employer
5 life hacking to find a suitable employer for you:
- Define a list of tasks that you're interested in from the exercise that you enjoy in which you are effective, as well as the tasks that you want to minimize or eliminate in its future role.
- Make a list of formal and informal demands to the employer. Prioritize.
- Rate yourself: highlight your strengths and areas of growth.
- When considering the vacancies has revealed the basic values of the company (read the information on the main company website, or go through the test, for example, in the company "IKEA").
- Go through the interview and get a job dreamed about!
By following these rules, you will be able to focus on proposals that meet your expectations, and to express themselves in an interview with the best hand. remember, that there are no bad employees, there are only people out of place!