Networking and Building Relationships Networking is one of the most challenging aspects of job search, especially if you're not used to approaching and talking to people.
You lack the required experience, qualifications or skills
It may seem obvious but many disregard the 'required' experience or skills section. Doing this may end up wasting your own time when it comes to getting shortlisted.
Writing vague or misleading job descriptions
A well-written job description outlines the work rather than an ideal person. Using clear language in a job advertisement ensures candidates receive a basic understanding of role responsibilities.
A 2023 survey by ResumeLab revealed that 70% of job applicants have lied or would consider lying on their resumes [2]. Common lies include inflating job titles, falsifying degrees, and exaggerating skills. Several factors drive this behavior.
Common lies include exaggerating job titles, responsibilities, or skills. Many candidates also inflate job dates to cover gaps. Some claim degrees they didn't earn. Surveys show that job experience and technical skills are the most frequently embellished areas.
Rushing the Hiring Process
One of the most common hiring mistakes recruiters make is being hasty with their hiring processes. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, over 30% employers who accepted that they made a bad hire said that they did so since they felt pressured to fill the position faster.
A fake job, ghost job, or phantom job is a job posting for a non-existent or already filled position.
Lack of workplace visibility
Top performers may excel at their current roles and hope to meet their professional and career goals. Still, they may be overlooked for promotions if they don't actively showcase their skills and achievements, due to what we call lack of workplace visibility.
If you're not trusted to get the job done without a manager breathing down your neck. Or if you need constant approval on every little thing you do, it may be a sign that your skills, knowledge, and experience are undervalued in your current job.
Important considerations include location and workplace flexibility, job title and responsibilities, company values, workplace culture and environment, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.
Three important factors for a successful job search are an awareness of your goals and skills, an understanding of the labor market, and a well-planned search. The following six steps are used to conduct an effective job search.
Many job seekers assume that landing their dream job is a quick process and tend to begin the process too late. The reality is you can't start your job hunt too early. Even if your job search is a few months or years out, don't hesitate to begin the process when you have the opportunity.
"Not being prepared, being negative, complaining or not [being] open to the process will definitely hinder a candidate." Stevens compared the interaction between candidates and recruiters to dating—with each party responsible for setting the mood.
The number one reason recruiters reject candidates? It's simply not being the right fit for the role. In fact, if you don't match at least 70% of the job requirements, chances are high you'll be passed over. I always recommend job seekers to be strategic about which positions they apply for.
Some of the most common ways candidates lie on a resume involve embellishing past or current responsibilities, adding overinflated achievements, making up previous work experience, and rephrasing job titles.
Background checks.
It's very easy for a hiring manager to contact your former employers and educational institutions to verify what's on your resume. And even if employers somehow miss false or misleading information before an applicant is hired, the job seeker isn't really ever off the hook.
After all, lies can range from small white lies to much larger, more significant ones. Additionally, people may not always be aware of when they're lying or may not consider certain types of dishonesty to be "lies." Some researchers estimate that the average person tells around 1-2 lies per day.