According to a survey by Adecco, recruiters are concerned with millennials’ long-term commitment, professionalism and reliability. They also said millennial workers need major improvement in their interview skills.
Here are your top 5 mistakes, and how to fix them.
- Overconfidence. 57% of hiring managers say millennials can be overconfident in their abilities and experience in an interview.
- You’re not asking enough questions. This may relate to point number one; this isn’t all about you. It’s about what you can do for your future employer.
- Not wearing appropriate clothes. 75% of hiring managers surveyed said that millennials were wearing the wrong clothing.
- Social media. 70% of hiring managers said millennials make the mistake of posting potentially compromising content on social media channels like Facebook and Twitter.
- Do some research! You need to spend as much time as possible researching the company you’re interviewing for.