Employer Pet Peeves

Want the scoop on employer turn-offs? What are some of those pet peeves that get under their skin? The last thing you want to do is get the hiring manager on your bad side, so here are the top ten no-nos to avoid when on the hunt for a job.

1. Coming late to an interview. Traffic, bad directions, sick, car breakdown - these excuses just won't cut it!
2. Having a résumé with grammatical errors.
3. Leaving a message for the employer with a garbled name/phone number.
4. Having your child's voice recorded on your answering machine. Not cute or professional looking when an employer calls!
5. Wearing a wrinkled shirt, stockings with runs in them, or a tie with coffee spots on it.
6. Treating a receptionist, janitor or anyone at the company with disrespect.
7. Forgetting to send a thank-you note after an interview.
8. Lack of research about the company you are interviewing for.
9. Not reading all the instructions when applying for a job. If a company asks for a cover letter AND résumé don't just send your résumé.
10. Dishonesty! Don't lie or be evasive when an employer asks you a question. If you aren't honest in an interview then how can an employer trust you working for him/her?

These are some of the most infuriating pet peeves that hiring managers have. Don't become another job seeker that ticks off employers, learn how to stand out against the other job seekers by avoiding these turn-offs.