Reasons you may not be getting hired

1. You lie
Any lies you tell in your résumé or in an interview, will come back to haunt you.
In a 2008 CareerBuilder survey, 49% of hiring managers reported they caught a
candidate lying on their résumé; of those employers, 57 percent said they automatically
dismissed the applicant.
If you're concerned about something in your past, invention is not the answer.
Use your cover letter to tell your story, focusing on your strengths and
accomplishments and explaining any areas of concern if needed.

2. You've got a potty mouth
Employers say that talking negatively about previous employers is one of worst
mistakes you can make. (Unless you know the employer doesn't like your previous
placement!)

3. You don't show long-term potential
Employers want someone they can keep, so it's best to show that you want to grow with
the company. If you are asked where you see yourself in five years, reply with something
that has to do with the position you're applying for.

4. You have serious digital dirt
Employers use Social networking sites and online searches to 'get to know you'!
According to a 2009 CareerBuilder survey
45% of employers use social networking sites to research you.
35% of employers found content that has caused them to dismiss the candidate.

5. You don't know ... well, anything
Employers say that coming to the interview with no knowledge of the company
is a turnoff, and not asking good questions cost us the job offer.
Do your homework before an interview. Explore the company online,
prepare answers to questions and have someone give you a mock interview. The
more prepared you are, the more employers will take you seriously.

6. You acted bored, cocky or disinterested
The biggest mistake you can make in the interview is appearing disinterested and
appearing arrogant costs us the job.
Every business wants someone who can represent their company in a positive manner!

7. You were a little too personal
Employers don't want us to provide too much personal info in the interview.
Not only does personal information offend some people, but anytime you talk about
topics such as your hobbies, race, age or religion, you're setting yourself up
for bias. Though it's illegal for employers to discriminate against applicants
because of any of these factors, some will do so, regardless.

8. You were all about the money, not the job
General rule of thumb, you should never bring up salary before the employer
does. If the topic does arise, be honest about your salary history.