Five Of The Biggest Employer Turn Offs

Just like we get turned off by that guy on Bumble spitting out a lame line, employers get turned off by unprofessionalism. While some wrong doings may seem obvious, the complex mind of employer attractions detests some of your not so discrete activities. No need to worry, though! We have the five biggest actions that turn off employers.

1. Money, money, money!

While we all seek that coveted paid internship, assume the position is unpaid unless you’re told otherwise. Asking once is fine, but nagging about money before you are even offered the position is a huge turn off. If the position is paid, the employer will flat out tell you. If they don’t, ask for clarity. Once you are offered the position and know that it is paid, confirm the payment specifics.

2. Flaunting the red cup

Like you are what you eat, you are also what you tweet. Posting catty tweets about your frenemy or ignoring the red cup rule on Facebook poorly reflects your personal brand, making you seem immature and young. On a positive note, sharing news and engaging with people and brands relevant to your field of work shows you immersion and seriousness in your career. It shows that you’re “in the loop” and “get it.” Our article on social media etiquette lays our all of the dos and don’ts.

3. Hiding your weakness

Being asked what your biggest weakness is can be a very intimidating question. Circumventing the intention of the question and answering with a strength seems like a sneaky way to look good, right? Wrong! Employers don’t like it when you describe your weakness as a strength. Being able to recognize your weaknesses shows that you are a mature worker who recognizes that you’re not infallible. Having trouble thinking of your biggest weakness?

4. Knowing it all

Nobody likes a know it all. If your boss asks you a question, of course you want to know the answer! There always comes a time when you don’t, and the urge to fib your knowledge occurs to make you continue to appear as a fantastic intern. News flash – it’s ok to ask questions! In fact, it’s encouraged. Employers are there to help if you don’t know how to do something, and your willingness to ask shows your drive and commitment to the position. Pay attention though. You don’t want to make asking questions an annoying habit.

5. Dressing down

How you present yourself in the work environment is crucial. Throw the jeans back in your dresser and pull out the blazer. How much effort you put into looking the part shows how much effort you’re willing to put into doing the part.