After a single job interview, only about 36.89% of applicants have a chance at ultimately winning the position, according to workplace insights platform Zippia. So job seekers better make that one conversation count — and avoid bad etiquette at all costs.
What turns recruiters off the most? A recent survey of 1,200 leaders across industries with remote and in-person interview experience, conducted by telecom company Ringover, uncovered the bad interview habits that give talent managers the "ick" and prevent them from moving forward with a candidate.
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Tardiness was revealed as managers' leading grievance, with 35.8% of respondents admitting to being immediately put off by it, especially when the roles in question require deadline management skills. Following close behind were applicants who didn't do enough research on the company ahead of the interview, with 30.7% of hiring managers agreeing that it "gives negative vibes" and would keep them from extending an offer.
Ringover's list also comprised a few conversational offenses that applicants should be mindful of when engaging with recruiters. For example, using filler words like "um" and "like" could prompt up to 25.3% of managers to dismiss an applicant. Making too many jokes or discussing too many personal topics could also be seen as a red flag.
See what other bad practices made Ringover's list of bad behaviors — and scrap them from your interview repertoire.
