What are the common reasons employers reject applicants during the hiring process?

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Lack of Qualifications: A common reason employers reject job applicants is due to a lack of
qualifications for the position. If an employer has specific qualifications listed for a position, they will
likely reject candidates who do not meet them. Make sure to read job descriptions carefully and only
apply to positions where you meet the qualifications.

 

Poor Interview Skills: Even if you have all the right qualifications on paper, if you perform poorly
during the interview, it could be a reason why employers reject applicants. Practice your interview skills
ahead of time, prepare answers to common interview questions, and make sure you present yourself
professionally and confidently during the interview.

 

Negative Social Media Presence: Another reason employers reject job applicants is due to a negative
social media presence. Employers may check social media profiles, and if they find anything
inappropriate, unprofessional, or controversial, it could turn them off from hiring you. Make sure to
clean up your social media profiles and only post appropriate content.

Being Overqualified: Believe it or not, being overqualified for a position can sometimes be a reason
why employers reject applicants. Employers may avoid hiring an overqualified candidate because they
fear they may leave for a better opportunity or be difficult to manage.

 

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I have had the distinct pleasure to work directly with Arno Markus. Arno has tremendous expertise in helping clients build their LinkedIn profiles, sharpen their resumes and cover letters. He is excellent to work with, very timely in his response, and a consummate professional. I strongly recommend Arno Markus.
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From the first phone call to the final drafts of my CV and LinkedIn profile, Arno was energetic, honest and punctual. Above all, Arno has an obvious capacity and depth of knowledge for writing CVs and LinkedIn profile summaries. He took my experience and my skills and turned them into selling points in one document – organized, understandable and interesting. Thank you so much Arno for all your he…
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Arno’s structured approach to eliciting details of my professional and personal background allow me to obtain a classy “business card” (aka Resume) that I have used as a template for my career advancement. Thanks Arno for the great way to connect with your clients and the outcome of your work. I would definitely recommend his professional resume writing services….
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I went through a few “experts” in this field before I found Arno. He is very savvy, is a critical thinker and the work he did for me has produced very good results. I highly recommend him for resume and Linked-in re-dos.
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Arno has been a crucial voice for me in crafting my professional story. His process for getting me to identify my professional successes and turn them into stories have helped me understand my impact but also feel confident in speaking about my experience and professional contributions. His methodology also laid a superior foundation for fielding and answering interview questions….
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Hi Arno- I just wanted to circle back and let you know that I got what I needed on these documents. I think you did a fabulous job with my resume and I’m happy with your service and the end product. I could have been more timely in my responses with revisions, but this draft was very close, so I’ve made the final edits and was able to take this over the line. Thank you very much and I would …
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Arno did an incredible job of updating and putting my resume together. He worked closely with me to gain an understanding of my previous experience as well as my current career goals. He is highly skilled at writing resumes in a very clear and professional manner and I have had interviewers comment on the quality of my resume, before offering me a position. I believe that Arno’s resume work has he…
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