Job interviewees 'prone to gaffes'
By Nikki Barrister
Job candidates guilty of gaffes in interviews are often left wondering why they were not offered a position, it has been stressed.
According to recruitment industry expert Jo Prabhu, poor judgement or bad luck are often the causes of hopefuls being sent home with nothing to show for their efforts in the interview room, in may interest those seeking sales jobs to learn.
Writing for Examiner.com, she cited the example of a candidate who was caught out when an interview started early while she was in the bathroom. Rushing and without time to dry her hands properly, she offered a wet handshake and did not get the job.
On another occasion, a candidate ordered an extravagant meal at a restaurant interview and offended his would-be employer.
The news provider went on to report comments by Kim Lockhart, regional vice president at Spherion, that candidates reveal skeletons in their closet on personal challenges, drinking problems and psychological disorders.
"One of our branch managers had a candidate say 'I am so incredible, it is hard for people to work with me, everyone cannot rise to my level so I intimidate some people','" she added.
Earlier this week, the Globe and Mail commented that research, preparation and relaxation are the key to succeeding in job interviews.
Aaron Wallis are a specialist sales recruitment agency that offers hundreds of sales jobs together with some of the most comprehensive sales tips and career advice available to UK sales professionals. 
Filed: 10-07-2009
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