The job search and personnel service Rabota.ru conducted a study and found out what mistakes Russians most often make in interviews and what questions it is better not to ask recruiters. socialbites.ca got acquainted with the results of the survey.
So, 59% of employers surveyed said that Russians often do not ask about their future job and are not interested in a vacant position – and this is the most common mistake in an interview. Another common mistake is that applicants are unprepared when they don’t know anything about the company and the vacant position, that way every second (51%) responds. When a candidate speaks negatively about their previous job, 37% of respondents are alarmed.
28% pay attention to the appearance of the applicant and state that this generally does not fit the vacant position. A quarter (25%) of respondents report being late for an interview, and a fifth (20%) avoid questions about previous job achievements.
3% of respondents said that Russians are more likely to talk about their personal lives than work. In the “Other” option, respondents indicated that applicants did not know how to present themselves and their achievements, and also indicated that they often lacked appropriate skills.
The most inappropriate interview questions are personal questions answered by 49% of respondents. 47% of employers surveyed are concerned about attitudes about being late and leave. 28% of recruiters think it’s inappropriate to ask what position a candidate is interviewing for.
A quarter (25%) recorded questions about the number of candidates considered. It’s not appropriate to ask how important it is to stay in touch throughout the day when it comes to the way of working remotely – 23% of employers think so. 22% of employers evaluate questions about the company negatively. Another 20% of employers think it is premature to ask about the timing of salary increases. Only 7% of employers surveyed consider questions about career development within the company untimely.
Previously recognizedThat the Russians began to refuse the job more often after passing an interview.