The Ultimate Reason for Failure in Job Interviews_Wulin Blog Network

by 304885068 on 2009-02-25 08:57:53

To secure a good job, one must have the right timing, location, and people. However, in real-life scenarios, we often find that some individuals with excellent qualifications are unable to successfully pass the final hurdle. Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that they consistently overlook crucial details, leading to an unsmooth job-hunting process. Time and again, they are rejected by the interviewers and fail at the recruitment interviews.

**Cause of Failure #1: Unrealistic Expectations**

Narrator: Xia Lei, male, 23 years old

Major: Engineering

Interview Position: Mechanical Engineer

Xia Lei attended numerous job fairs, over ten in total, ranging from small to large-scale events. At a job fair held in Shanghai, the interviewer was highly satisfied with him and began discussing the final salary terms. Xia Lei thought that given the severe job market this year, it was already fortunate for him to land a job, so how could he negotiate? Thus, he replied, "It doesn't matter, anything is fine!" Immediately, the interviewer's face turned grim, and he was asked to go home and wait for a notification, after which there was no further communication.

**Commentary:** Salary is a measure of your self-worth and also reflects your satisfaction with your work. How can someone who shows indifference toward their own salary be expected to show enthusiasm for their future work and company?