| Poor communication skills. |
Asks no questions or poor questions
about the job |
| Could not articulate clear goals or
future career direction. |
Overemphasis on money - interest
only in best dollar offer |
| Personality of individual
mismatched with organizational culture or environment. |
Lack of tact, courtesy, social
understanding; ill-mannered |
| No match between skills or academic
background and position. |
Condemnation of past employers |
| Level of technical competency
insufficient for job. |
Marked dislike for school work |
| Lacks general enthusiasm and energy
and appears unmotivated personally and professionally. |
Lack of vitality; limp handshake |
| Weak interpersonal skills |
Fails to look interviewer in the
eye |
| Failure to demonstrate leadership
or management potential |
Indecisive |
| Inadequate analytical or problem
solving skills or deficient in capacity to handle concepts |
Loafs during summer vacations -
lakeside pleasures |
| No active participation in or
contribution to extracurricular activities |
Unhappy personal life |
| No pattern or history of top
performance or success |
Friction with parents |
| Unrealistic expectations |
Sloppy application form |
| Questionable work ethic |
Merely shopping around or wants job
for only a short time |
| Interests of candidates are too
narrow - professional and personal |
Little sense of humor |
| No relevant work experience
par-time or summers |
Parents make decisions for him/her |
| Did not "sell self" in
interview |
Emphasis on family connections |
| Not a team player |
Cynical |
| Unwilling to relocate |
Low moral standards |
| Did not prepare for interview:
reading literature of company brochures, or industry research |
Lazy |
| Immature and/or lacking in
self-confidence |
Intolerant; strong prejudices |
| Personality: arrogant, overly
aggressive, over-confident |
Poor handling of personal finances |
| Misrepresentation on resume:
education, GPA, experience, skills |
No interest in community activities |
| Candidate not competitive with
applicant pool |
Inability to take criticism |
| Appearance - wanting in
professional or appropriate presence: dress, grooming or habits |
Lack of appreciation of the value
of experience |
| Unwilling to start at the bottom -
expects too much too soon |
Radical ideas |
| Late to interview without good
reason |
Never heard of company |
