Why didn't I get hired?

Listed below are some of the reasons that frequently resulted in candidates' not getting a second job interview or a job offer.

Student possessed a poor ability to clearly express themselves in both written and oral communication.

Applicant failed to talk about his/her past experiences and relate those experiences to the position they were interviewing for.

Student did not try to sell the interviewer on the idea that he/she wanted the job.

Candidate had no knowledge of the position for which he/she was interviewing.

Student could not package his/her qualities in connection with examples of experiences in both work and school.

Student did not do background research on the company before the interview.

Student had a timid disposition during the interview.

- Information courtesy of

University Career Services