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AVOID THESE INTERVIEW MISTAKES
First impressions matter, and body language can make or break your interview. When asked about the biggest body language turn-offs, employers highlighted these top offenders:
 
Biggest Body Language Mistakes in Job Interviews
  • Failure to make eye contact – 83%
  • Weak handshake – 54%
  • Failure to smile – 48%
  • Crossing arms over your chest – 41%
  • Playing with objects on the table – 40%
  • Touching your hair or face too much – 36%
  • Fidgeting excessively – 34%
  • Slouching or poor posture – 32%
  • Overusing hand gestures – 13%
  • Handshake too strong – 6%
 
Tip: Keep your body language open, relaxed, and engaged to leave a strong first impression.


 
JOB APPLICANTS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS
Even the best candidates sometimes let themselves down. Here are real-life CV blunders that show why proofreading matters.
 
Reasons for Leaving a Job (Not Recommended)
  • "Responsibility makes me nervous."
  • "They insisted I arrive by 8:45 AM. I couldn’t work under those conditions."
  • "Met with broken promises, lies… and cockroaches."
  • "Worked for my mum until she decided to move."
  • "I was made a scapegoat—just like my last three employers."
 
Proofreading Fails (Why Spellcheck is Essential)
  • Education: College, August 1880 – May 1984
  • Work Experience: Dealing with customer conflicts that arouse
  • Developed and recommended an annual operating expense fudget
  • I’m a rabid typist
 
Past Achievements (That Didn’t Age Well)
  • "Disposed of £2.5 million in assets."
  • "My ability to complete projects on time is unspeakable."
  • "Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting."
  • "Personal: Married, 1992 Chevrolet."
  • "I have an excellent track record—though I am not a horse."
  • "Exposure to German for two years, but many words are not appropriate for business."
 
References (Or Red Flags?)
  • "None. I’ve left a path of destruction behind me."
  • "Don’t take my former employer’s comments seriously—they were unappreciative beggars."
  • "Please respond to my CV via my office voicemail (my boss doesn’t know I’m looking!)."


FACE CHANGE WITH CONFIDENCE
Struggling with career uncertainty? Create your personal mission statement.
A well-crafted mission statement will:
  • Keep you motivated during tough times.
  • Boost your confidence by keeping you on the right path.
  • Help you make career decisions with clarity and focus.


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Industries We Recruit For
  • Architectural & Civil
  • Construction
  • Electrical
  • Infrastructure & Utilities
  • Mechanical & Structural
  • Manufacturing
  • Security
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Trade & Industrial
  • IT & Tech
  • Office Admin Support
  • Sales & Marketing
 
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PO Box 38-353, Wellington Mail Centre
 
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Tel: +64 4 499 5119 or (04) 568 8119
Fax: +64 4 499 5120
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Physical Address
Level 1, 131 Queens Drive, The Tasman Building, Lower Hutt 5010
Postal Address
PO Box 38-353
Wellington Mail Centre
Phone
Tel +64 4 499 5119
Fax +64 499 5120
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