Job recruiter reveals the biggest RED FLAGS that instantly turn employers off during an interview
- Emily Levine from LA said there are a few simple mistakes people make
- She said that sharing too much of what you expect can scare employers away
- The expert also advised not to appear too eager to get promoted in the first place
A recruiter with over a decade of experience has shared the biggest ‘red flags’ that immediately turn employers off during a job interview.
Emily Levine, executive vice president at Career Group Companies, based in Los Angeles, California, who has worked in recruiting since 2010, recently told Business insider about the worst things people can do during a meeting with a potential new employer.
She explained that the way you conduct yourself and the information you share during a job interview are crucial.
According to Emily, there are a few simple mistakes people make that often cost them their jobs.
First, she warned against giving too much information about what you expect from the position in the beginning.
A recruiter named Emily Levine (pictured here) with over a decade of experience shared the biggest “red flags” that will immediately turn employers off during a job interview
She also said employers may be concerned if they appear “too eager to get promoted rather than focusing on the job they applied for.”
‘[Already thinking about your next steps] “That rings alarm bells for the interviewer,” she said.
Additionally, Emily advised people to do as much research as possible about the company they are applying to before going for an interview.
She said interviewers can always tell when someone is “improvising” and can be put off by it.
Even if they get the link from the person they are meeting, [some people] “They show up completely blind and have no idea what company or person they’re interviewing,” she explained. “That’s just insulting.”
If you’ve scheduled a virtual interview instead of an in-person interview, where you decide to conduct the interview matters more than you might think, Emily added.
She said employers may not be happy if you have the interview while doing something else, or if you appear “too comfortable” during the interview.
She told the publication that she saw potential employees conducting interviews while “driving,” without “even making eye contact with the interviewer.”
According to Emily, there are a few simple mistakes people make when chatting with potential employees, like sharing too much or seeming too comfortable (stock image)
She also recalls a client once doing an interview while lying in bed watching television.
“We just thought it was the weirdest thing ever,” she said. “Like we were bothering her during a nap.
“I’ve had people answer FaceTime interviews and they’re in a bathrobe. Wet hair, hair wrapped in a towel. It just comes down to people being way too comfortable.”
She noted that how you present yourself during a job interview is more important than ever, as companies today are “much more careful” about who they hire.
And it’s even harder for younger job seekers, as she admitted many employers have prejudices against Gen Z.
“There are a lot of people who are just old-fashioned and maybe put off by the rumors about Gen Z,” she continued.
‘Job interviews are auditions and you always want to put your best foot forward.
‘But I notice that candidates these days are increasingly less aware of what is needed.’