Top 10 Reasons Job Applicants are Rejected


  • Has poor personal appearance
  • Is overbearing, overaggressive, conceited, has a know-it-all complex that makes them act superior
  • Is not able to communicate clearly--poor voice, diction, grammar
  • Lacks any career planning--no purpose or goals
  • Lack enthusiasm or interest--seems not to care
  • Has failed to participate in anything other than classes
  • Overemphasizes financial rewards--interested in only how much does the job pay
  • Has poor grades--just got by
  • Is unwilling to spend time in the lower ranks of the company--expects managerial assignments too soon



Courtland L. Bovee and John V. Thill