Five Reasons You Are Being Turned Down For Positions You Are Qualified For - CareerEnlightenment.com

The First 15 Seconds and BeyondIn the first 15 seconds your prospective boss has summed up your qualifications by your appearance, handshake, confident manner and enthusiasm. If you have not rehearsed the answers to likely questions your new manager may ask you, and if you have not lined up pertinent questions to ask him about his company, you will appear unprepared.Attitude Followed by ActionBe convincing that you are a team player. Your goal is to serve the company, to make it great. Prove your willingness to cooperate and to lead in the area of your expertise. What sets you apart is flexibility, ability to multitask or add fresh ideas, willingness to study and research, initiative and attention to detail.After the interview drop a thank you into the mailbox before you go home. Let the boss know you will call in two days, if thats acceptable. Then do it. Simple courtesy and follow-up convince him that you are serious, accountable and hire-ready.Samuel Mauzz is a blogger who enjoys blogging about productivity, business, and marketing.   When not working with Quick Sprout Samuel can be found enjoying the hiking trails and outdoors of Phoenix, AZ or taking in a good book (non-fiction only ??