I've blogged about proper attire to wear to an interview
before, and proper interview preparation and presentation. Here are some real
life experiences I've had relating back to feedback I've received from hiring managers
after they've interviewed a candidate. Good illustrations to my previous
points.
The below are samples
of real feedback I've received, and it is clear that details do
count.
- Scot, great candidate, but he actually propped his feet
up on my desk while we were talking. I like candidates to be relaxed, but
that was a little too far.
- Scot, the candidate was technically solid but they
should have worn long sleeves. They had numerous scrapes up & down
both arms. That came up in conversation and the candidate told me they had
been transporting chickens in and out of cages the day before.
- Scot, great candidate but they really should have
brought another set of interview clothes. We met for dinner the night
before the interview and the candidate got spaghetti sauce on their shirt.
The next day during a full day of interviews in the office, they had that
same shirt on with that same stain.
- Scot, I liked the candidate’s technical claims experience,
but I just can’t get past the strong smell of alcohol on their breath.
- Scot, overall solid candidate, however details can be
everything. The candidate came to the interview in a suit, but their shirt
was partially untucked and their tie was loose. It
just didn't seem appropriate for a first meeting.
- Scot, I understand that not everyone can afford a new
suit, but this candidate’s suit was clearly way too small and very
outdated.
- Scot, I really like the candidate but honestly could
not get a word in edge wise during the interview.
- Scot, good candidate but they blew it with me when they described their previous supervisor as a “crazy witch.”
Scot Dickerson
Capstone Search
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