Everything You Need To Know To Get Hired

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[@kellsbellls]

It's hard not to go in when you're sick because you say you can't come and you won't get another interview. And if you do you won't get the job. I had an interview right after my class and got my period, bled thru my clothes and when I asked to reschedule the interview they said they would call me back. Guess who never called back or ever returned my calls?

[@notalyssa6957]

kelly good don't have the job watch sofia

[@kellsbellls]

ItzAlyssa i dont get it. what does that mean?

[@kgal1298]

Honestly I haven't had that problem. I had a horrible flu once and they rescheduled and got the job. The worst interviews are the ones who already have a hiring prospect, but still take the interview with you anyway so they don't look bad for cancelling and only spend 15 minutes talking to you that to me is the worst case scenario.

[@JoseSanchez-bp7xz]

kelly good Your grandma.

[@LilianTan93]

Kate I heard that some companies have to interview a certain number of candidates before they can really hire someone, just so that HR knows that all possible candidates have been covered. So even though the hiring function may have already nailed down a specific hiring prospect, they have to go through the other candidates anyway.

[@nicktokar2459]

Interviewer: "What are you weaknesses?" Me: "Well... I'm lazy, antisocial, hate people in general, never on time, sleep in way too late, fake calling off sick all the time, use my phone while I work, rude to customers, and I genuinely hate this company and am only here for money... But, i'm working on all that."

[@anthg4563]

Nick Tokar bruh change your lifestyle if half of that is true

[@CoilyCurly]

Thanks for the laugh :)

[@spyro115]

nick tokar that would make me wanna say "well, i understand how you feel and i'm cool with that but...get out of my office".

[@MrHarsh3600]

You are hired.

[@youthood]

you're hired!

[@TempoZakdoekjes]

Recruiters: Dont lie and you'll be okay. Employees: Lie about everything you're not sure of

[@BOYVIRGO666]

Lies make business work

[@MoxieBeast]

The truth is its really about who you know 95% of the time...

[@Windmelodie]

It's interesting to see the part about weaknesses. Here in Germany, I was taught not NOT talk about your weaknesses in a way that makes you look bad. Instead, it was supposed to be a positive trait turned into something negative. For example "sometimes I get too absorbed in my work and don't notice my surroundings" or "I get called a workaholic a lot because I'm too serious about work" We were taught to never talk about stuff such as being late often, whether we plan on working on it or not!

[@ZicoTops]

Good luck to everyone that just graduated and looking for a job!

[@sheekm227]

I did my homework, put all of my info on one sheet of paper, got a phone call the next day for an over the phone interview the following week. Got the job after talking with 2 hiring managers a little over 2 hours later. Meanwhile all I hear from random individuals is how they never get a call back after their interviews. I was unemployed for 11 months before I found my current job, so don't give up.

[@VeckeFer]

Congrats!!!!

[@dangeldoll]

I send a resume that is 1 page and I get asked "you said you have more than 8 years experience, but on your resume it sais you had 3 jobs?" yes, I only mention my last 3 positions! to fit it on 1 page why do you need to know of all of my 10 years of job experience? it will take 3 -4 pages! so I send a full experience resume that is 4 pages long, did it ansewer all your questions? no they still call and keep asking if I can send referals from a company I worked at 10 years ago, and it does not exist anymore

[@silvervixen007]

They all scare me

[@infini.tesimo]

Why?

[@chickennugget3090]

*Why?*

[@mister_stiff]

Same they’re way to gesticulate

[@greenergrass4060]

Same!!

[@ShhhutUp]

I wouldn't hire any of these 3.

[@DungForever]

Keeping a resume at one page is almost impossible if you have a lot of jobs. Like working while in school. Unless you stayed at the same job for YEARS before moving to another job, you most likely will have a lengthy resume.

[@darkanddandy6898]

You don't need to list every job. Just the ones most relevant to the position you're applying to. Having too many jobs on a resume looks like you don't have a stable work history and makes you look questionable.

[@Kpop_Metalhead]

You are leading people astray. Just because these random people you intervuewed dont want you to dress up dorsnt mean most employers feel that wat... I worked in hr/recruiting and even if we had a casual or business casual atmosphere, there was no chance in hell that you would get hired if you came in business casual or casual. You had better dress up. Better safe than sorry. Just dress nicely, no club gear, as if you were going to ask your new inlaws for permission to marry their child. Nothing flashy but gives a good impression.

[@sr7283]

Just graduated from college. Going 2 months unemployed. They won't even call me for an interview 😂

[@RomeoBarnes]

S R if your degree is not STEM or law that’s probably part of the reason. Nothing else is constantly in demand. Please it’s summer time kids can up the remedial grunt positions until August/September. Find a low/mid level position work your way up in that company. Don’t leave unless you find something that will pay more and hopefully that’s closer to your degree.

[@sr7283]

Romeo Barnes Thank you for your advice, Sir! That's actually a dilemma I'm facing right now. Should I get any job that's available (even though it's not related to my degree/don't have room for career growth) or wait for for the companies I sent my resume to to call me? Someone told me to not settle for less but I kind of feel pressured to find a job already 😂 I just want to go back to school lol

[@nuigurumisama]

Romeo Barnes I was told that there is a global demand for STEM majors, but maybe that doesn't apply to the US? It's been 3 months since I graduated. I have a masters degree in engineering, and I applied to over 60 positions, almost 50 different companies, with only two interviews (one of them coming up in a few days). After applying to so many companies, I don't even know what I'm looking for anymore. I went to graduate school so I can get a job that I actually want to do, but it seems like a bachelor's with work experience is far better than a masters with no experience. Of course I have nobody to blame but myself, but I feel at this point there isn't much else I can do about it.

[@RomeoBarnes]

nuigurumisama a lot of STEM depends on the kind of STEM(this is particularly true in the field of engineering) AND where you are looking. STEM jobs are out there, you may have to move to a bigger city or closer to a tech savvy city. I’ve had to turn many jobs simply because I cannot make the commute and moving isn’t possible right now. Lucky my That may be what you have to do. Save up some money and move. Artists do it all the time.

[@nuigurumisama]

The state I live in literally has no tech jobs, so all of my applications are for companies out-of-state like CA. I am definitely willing to move, but only if I get the job. If I am guaranteed a job, then I can probably take out loans or do whatever else is necessary to live wherever the company is at, and some companies even offer relocation assistance. I lived in Japan until I graduated though, so I figured coming back to the states (where my parents live) would improve my chances of finding US jobs than being overseas. But unfortunately I haven't see much difference in results. I even applied to internships and startup companies that have no products yet, but I would still get rejections or no response.

[@serakim8796]

this video reminding me that i am jobless this summer :'( lol

[@TaCoMan2012tacosrule]

Meanwhile some of us actually have jobs, but aren't getting played enough 😂😂😂 The struggles of becoming a high school graduate with no college experience is REAL!!!

[@jl9554]

젠니최 You ain't the only one. I can't even get part time at my closest grocery store.

[@Wb2734]

Same 😭

[@JustinY.]

#1) Put your resume in

[@daarmonet]

Justin Y. hi dood

[@katie-rm4qe]

Leave now.

[@topvideos2120]

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[@moistsquish]

Justin Y. Mm yeah good advice

[@annie-gg1kw]

Lol hi

[@pyxae]

a good tip is to always bring a copy of your resume to interviews too! they might have looked over it, and they might have even brought their own copy, but better safe than sorry!

[@sheepsquatch5584]

It’s all about the eyeballs contact and the hand shaking

[@johnscallan5648]

Nice!

[@Indeed]

This video is packed with great advice 👍 Thanks, BuzzFeed!

[@AndromedanPrince]

They all sound condescending...

[@greenergrass4060]

Rawkstar true

[@TaCoMan2012tacosrule]

They all sound so outdated. Times have really changed. It's not the 90s anymore.

[@enderlene12]

“Fustrating” is also super frustrating!

[@dawson_cashwell]

Does staying in your house and not seeing the light of day count as a job?

[@TheRedCloudAMV]

Don't lie is definitely the most important, I went to an interview and told them I had zero experience in that role but was eager to learn and still landed the job, just being yourself and being relaxed is the main thing, I had a good laugh with the interviewers.

[@IshanAli]

So how do I work for buzzfeed

[@st0nk172]

Ishan Ali it is easy tell them you're very liberal and GAY

[@alleymercury7318]

Sarah Choi that's pretty fucked to think. It's actually funny that you say that considering how many mentally unstable people are on disability because they can't obtain a job

[@kellsbellls]

Ishan Ali you must be some kind of minority. so if you're white you have to be gay, disabled, or a liberal.

[@Wigconic.]

Why you everywhere? Or am I everywhere?

[@demitri6605]

"Do your research" if you want the job

[@anonymousmakeuplover6974]

No comic sans? What kind of font am I supposed to you

[@ln8330]

anonymousmakeuplover good old times new roman

[@vaithisk4305]

or Arial I think

[@vincemonte0802]

Courier New

[@itsmeais1736]

Really dude..

[@TaCoMan2012tacosrule]

This person was obviously joking. Comic sans is literally one of the most annoying fonts out there.

[@178laaleros]

Make sure you dont go into retail its the worst

[@RS-io8rp]

Just lie it works 98%

[@LilianTan93]

Richard Steve Pasos I think it really depends on the company. If you're applying to a large corporation, they're probably going to do the background checks thoroughly. If you're applying to a smaller firm who's just looking to fill someone in, they probably wouldn't care.

[@shaneldraey827]

Well, God help us all .

[@paulbrummer3658]

This was perfect and perfect timing. I have an interview tomorrow!

[@ankanhalder8341]

Interview is unnecessary and time consuming. Make job seekers take test on the job they want. Dressing is not important, try to find out if the job seeker is creative.

[@adriannab8438]

I was once told a good question to ask is something along the lines of do you have any concerns about my qualifications? It helps to show that you're confident in your abilities, and if they do have any concerns, you can address them. In my experience, the interviewer is usually a little caught off guard, but also really impressed by the question

[@PaTroNxMoD]

The annoying part is when they ask you a simple yes or no question and expect you to give an essay long answer.

[@karenadams8439]

One page resumes depend on your industry. If it's a simple job, one page is fine. If it's a technical job, you need to have more than one page to show all your skills.

[@patrickstar6758]

Job recruiting is much more stricter in America than the UK

[@ashleyp243]

But I don't want to be a corporate slave...

[@VC-jb8mc]

Greatest weakness! Ugh!! I hate that question I never know how to answer it, thanks for the tips

[@theresa8647]

Interview Tuesday. Some of this i thought was common sense but some of it helped.

[@jhonshephard921]

My weakness is communication. For some reason most computer science/data science jobs say communication is important. I can't talk about anything but work. How would I say that as my greatest weakness?

[@yutassmilehealsme6572]

I'm in high school and never applied for a job until today then all of a sudden this video popped up

[@earlessroboticcat7102]

Thank you for the information, this might help when I graduate college.

[@kristinem.2040]

You know what’s FRUSTRATING, when people say FUSTRATING!

[@CodeLyokofan1TheBest]

omg ikr

[@emtims1670]

I have impeccable references. Every job I have gotten has been because of this. I know the right people. Get on the good side of all your bosses and their bosses and use them as references to bigger and better things.

[@pinklightstudio8147]

How conveniently timed, I've got an interview on Thursday.

[@Otter-Destruction]

So far what I'm getting from this is even the recruiters can't agree on a standard. Is it one page or two page max resume?

[@tobiahsellias454]

you can surely lie, but lie in a smart way 'it doesn't count as cheating if you don't get caught'

[@shaniecex.5528]

Never give your actual weakness. It will come back to blow up.

[@elibjo01]

Great, now I can become a full time stripper! Thanks buzzfeed💕

[@JessicaMary0702]

I'm going to an interview in an hour and I'm so scared 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@globalmovement5141]

I once showed up to a job fair where mostly all the people that were there were dressed casual. The prospective candidates and the employers. Myself and several others were the only ones dressed business formal. I thought I was overdressed. Long story short I swept the recruiter off their feet and accepted the job offer before negotiating a higher pay . I don't know what these recruiters in this vid are talking about. Anything that deals with any kind of hiring or networking i'm not dressing up in jeans. I'm wearing a damn suit!

[@addbackwards]

The pay part is such a lie. Everyone is not guaranteed the same pay. If a company lists their salary and it's a state ran/owned business then chances are salaries will start out the same but in private businesses and companies ALWAYS know your worth and negotiate a higher rate then what is initially offered. The least they can say is no and then it is up to you to decide if you think that they are paying you what it is that you are worth. Also, some state level and publicly traded companies are required to list all employees salaries so if possible look that up before your interview to get an idea of what they might be able to do as far as pay negotiation goes.

[@treesarecool12345678]

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wearing a suit to an interview if the dress code is more casual... you’re trying to show your best self. Seems silly to be judged for that. I work in HR too

[@JLosFideos]

I was always told to dress to impress! No way am I going into any interview "casual" meaning no jeans, leggings, etc. I used to work at a grocery store and though we wore khakis and tshirts (any shirt as long as it was blue), I can tell you my boss never hired anyone who came in wearing jeans or looking far too casual (my office was actually outside of hers)

[@KSHAWK]

If they are still considering me should I stalk them not literally but you know call them and email them like every day because my dad said when he was looking for his job he called them everyday while they were considering him and he got the job and they said him calling them so much showed his determination and that put him over the top

[@elenamarton3135]

Perfect timing! Thanks :)

[@kelseythompson1852]

I went to a lot of interviews one thing I think that you should do when your going in is to not going with expectations just go in as in this is a job I'm going to apply for if I get it awesome if I don't there's another one that I could get and if you're going with that mentality and be confident then they'll see you being confident and more than likely 50% of the time you will get hired

[@poornimapoorni4263]

Thanks for all tips Looking forward to work with BuzzFeed tasty 😊

[@subswithvideo-gn8km]

MORE STORY TIME PLZ!!!!

[@christinesecondes4908]

I already fail at negotiating

[@asiandavidp]

They FORGET how APPLYING CAREERS IS COMPETITIVE. Not only you trying to fit in there is others probably have more or less experience. My trick is to stand out. Make them interested af. Get them engage on your past experience. Have them laughing, smiling and being good and positive vibes. It worked on me 85% of the time. Plus be honest with your criminal background too. They may not like it but WE ALL KNOW WR ARE ONLY HUMAN

[@tfa5006]

This was convoluted, lol

[@potatosaladd]

So if I'm a college graduate without a "useful" degree like engineering and no work experience, nobody will give me a job and I will never get experience? They don't give people chances to learn. What if my weakness is that I'm lazy, but I always finish the job well and on time in the end? Not sure I could tell them, "oh my weakness? I'm lazy."

[@aurasenpai6664]

If only this was posted 2 days ago. I literally had a job interview yesterday

[@hannahhuynh4938]

3:55 ok, ok i see you

[@aylathompson4437]

I've been wanting to get a Job and I really needed this

[@redeye3843]

Im a fresh graduate and no job experience at all. How am i supposed to construct my resume?

[@mandarshasane1914]

This video is really helpful 😀😊

[@Eccentric-YURR]

I still didn't get accepted, I went to the same company twice and got rejected twice. They told me they'll email me back after being told im an "alternate"; in mid June, its not even June anymore, its July. So yep, I got rejected. I'd be the type to stalk, I actually found the interviewer's facebook and instagram.

[@nutiketgotc]

What do you do when the recruiter obviously has no idea what they are hiring for?

[@IModernINetwork]

Also that blonde chick needs to chill I bet the person asked for a coffee chat not a date smh

[@spyro115]

still wouldn't work out if the person is trying to convince her so THAT PERSON needs to chill and try elsewhere.

[@spyro115]

TJ mahal i like guys.

[@zof3259]

Do people even hire people with no work experience or did nothing in highschool anymore because I'm thinking abt going homeless as experience

[@TaCoMan2012tacosrule]

I'll give you a rundown of my high school experience. I graduated in 2017 with a 3.3 cumulative GPA (which is pretty low for some people's standards), I participated in 3 years of marching band, I did 1 year of sports, I took on a ton of college credits and I worked 2 years at McDonalds. I've applied to countless sites and still haven't gotten a call back. Im a computer science major, so I'm trying to find internship opportunities. I could always go back to fast-food, but I want a new experience. Sometimes beggars can't be choosers.

[@colonelstabby]

Don't come in with a 3 piece suit? It's called professionalism!

[@prettygurldori]

But if you have no work experience how do you do it

[@ceeisthename]

How do I get a job when I've no work experience because no one will give me a chance to get me experience? Please someone say that I'm not the only one with this problem.

[@bloojkl4520]

These people are too comfortable, it’s so intimidating

[@unicornbabyloverxxx]

What would these recruiters recommend to someone who cannot seem to the assessments? Someone I know is trying to land a job and he can’t seem to get them because he doesn’t land in the requirements for the assessments

[@xiaosupremacy6943]

Lol I read the title “How to get fired”😂😂

[@lauran0121]

This is so useful

[@Dedded404]

What if you have no work/volunteer experience what do you then?

[@raulperez7725]

I learned most of this in careers class

[@AbelleveMe]

Need this. Fresh graduates unite!

[@mirceasidea7682]

What am I doing here. I'm 12 years old and 2 years away from getting a job that doesn't even pay well. I don't even know what I want to be when I'm an adult even though I'm a top student in my school at like, all subjects. Eh, maybe these tips will be helpful later in life...

[@zr_1234]

My greatest weakness is corporate buzzwords.

[@justiny.9676]

1) Don't be unhireable.

[@TyKeo]

I’ve never had a job so what I do put on my resume ?

[@jazzminvela]

This style of video feels a little outdated...

[@johnscallan5648]

Compared to?

[@infini.tesimo]

Such as what? This is pretty modern and I have no idea what you're looking for..

[@omari5668]

Ok so um, do i need to excell in every single subject or the ones necessary for the job

[@danash5449]

You just need some connection and that's it😎 you'll get hired.

[@monicanan8282]

This helps a lot

[@vampirechriscole18]

So just be honest

[@Righteous1ist]

nope, honesty it not always good for you. If you're not lying you're not trying. Just know when to lie.

[@vampirechriscole18]

Righteous1 ard cool i got a interview next week wish me luck lol

[@Righteous1ist]

Good luck lol

[@icyvelvety]

I'm having trouble creating my resumé. I JUST graduated and have 0 experience. Do I download a template from the internet? Lol

[@dangeldoll]

I want the names of the recruiters in this video, I wanna LinkedIn connect with them and see if they can help me or are these just actors?

[@haerinkim419]

oh I thought this was a video on how to get recruited into buzzfeed

[@Courtney1992]

Name your greatest weakness rejection

[@2000anandhu]

Nice video!

[@plasticbag501]

Why are there so many buzzfeed channels? Just wondering.

[@xiosvault8481]

How old would i have to be to apply for an internship in buzzfeed nyc?

[@BlackSteelMagnum]

I would really like it if I was told the reason I didn’t get a job though so I can work on it.

[@ximonwhhatt3796]

It all comes down to personal preferences if your personality fits in with the company and have the basic skill sets required you're good. These tips and advices are generic and it can be hard to stand out. Now you think about the one that do stand out will be kept in the back of the recruiters mind all day. So you do something drastic to make them remebef who you are. (But I have no job so don't listen to me)

[@timothykrewson7773]

I have never not been offered a a job after an interview and I got to say I disagree with A LOT of what they said. I feel like they are just power tripping in this video and not being honest.

[@ziqianli8057]

feel so good that im my own boss

[@GroovyFeminist]

It's unfortunate that these recruiters seem to embrace superficial criteria. Job seekers can't win when one employer judges them for dressing too formally, and the next employer they interview with thinks they're too casual. It's egocentric to expect job seekers to research something as frivolous of the dress code at each employer they interview at. Can't we just agree to focus on the substance of the interview and discuss work attire after a job offer is extended?