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Prolonged or not hiring from recruiters after submitting CVs  happen every now and then. Myriads of applicants do not receive a single feedback after going through hell writing and submitting CVs and cover letters. One common thing about job applications – they express an individual’s desire to work with potential employers. However, the plain truth must be faced squarely – based on the large volume of applications for jobs in ghana considering the unemployment situation in Ghana, some applications are better than others and require rigorous filtering of submitted applications.

Obviously, every employer wants to hire the best employee. It’s unwise to solely blame employers for your interview rejection, thus you don’t get calls for job interviews. Why? Because, your submission (if it did reach the employers), would have already given them fair ideas about your abilities.

Some key reasons why you keep missing interview opportunities as well as not getting feed back are considered in the section below.

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Reasons for Not Getting Job Interviews

Many internal and external factors come into play on why you are not getting calls for invitation to an interview. But in most likely cases according most recruitment and employment agencies in Ghana, applicants are usually the cause of their own rejections. Admittedly, some rejections must be taken in good faith, but you must counter them with better submission when an opportunity presents itself the next time.

The reasons for the why you may be missing interview opportunities are elucidated below:

Misplaced Applications

Very often, interview rejections are linked to sub standard applications. You must be blunt and succinct with your submission. Tell them the exact position you are seeking to occupy in the CV summary or cover letter.

For instance, if an engineer applies to be a bank cashier, why should he be considered? That’s a misplaced application and it deserves to be thrown away. Again, you must address documents to the right personality. Don’t use a nameless address such as (Dear Hiring Manager).

As recruitment in ghana attracts overwhelming applications due to the high graduate unemployment rate in ghana, it is ratther advisable to make application straight to the point to make a first impression. When you put the eplomyer or recruiter or employer in a postion to dig out information from your rather clumsy CV, then application is most likely going to end in the bin as limited time is available to screen the large volume of CVs.

Incorrect Language

Everything should be presented formally. There should not be a any room for error or inconsistencies. Cross check spellings, grammar, punctuations, formality. Correct all mistakes as much you can . If in doubt, let an expert to edit your documents before the rush to submit.

By submitting an ‘error-packed’ application, you have automatically endorsed yourself for rejection. You application definitely misses out the first impression effect and motivation to further explore your CV and cover letter in detail dwindles and increases the propensity for recruiters in ghana not to proceed with your application and may not be bothered to reply to your application as most employers or recruiters do as a sign of courtesy for rather very good applications that missed out on the role narrowly.

Remember in the ICT circles, a commonly used term is ‘GIGO’, an abbreviatin for ‘ garbage in, garbage out’. Thus making conscious effort to reduce errors in your application to the barest minimum will do you more good.

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Incomplete Applications and Instruction Violation

In filling forms for a job, don’t skip any vital section. Answer all questions if possible, and ensure that you don’t disobey instructions. Some job forms carry plenty instructions to test your level of obedience and patience. Once you violate instructions, you will be disregarded.

Incorrect Personal Details

You risk success if you input wrongful personal details such as phone number, postal address, and email address. The employers can’t reach you, if you provide them with inaccurate contact details. Always double check contact details. As previously mentioned, there are a lot of suitably qualified job seekers in ghana out there aggresively monitoring job openings in ghana just like you. Hence you can not afford to give in correct personal details and think recruiters and employers will come looking for you. It is a big NO NO!. No matter how experienced you are, bear in mind there equally other very experienced guys looking for new job opportunities in ghana like you!

Inadequate or Mistmatching Skills

Employers are very strict about the skills set of applicants. Due to the high numbers of application that are tendered, your skills and experience must be adequate enough to compete with other applicants. If your skill level is that of a beginner, but they are looking for intermediate or professional people, then you are out with your mediocrity.

Conclusion

Job acquisition is a tough race against rejections on top of rejections. To win, you must arm yourself to the teeth in every sphere of qualification, skills and experience. Toe by the above clues; you are minutes away from receiving interview calls. Never ever give up; keep applying till you are considered.

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