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6 mistakes that make you look desperate when looking for a job

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Last updated: July 8, 2025 7:20 pm
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Being unemployed can be challenging, but it’s important to avoid appearing desperate when looking for a job. No one wants to come across as desperate, especially when trying to secure their dream job. While it’s natural to feel eager and motivated, it’s essential to strike a balance between showing enthusiasm and avoiding signals that convey desperation.

Here are six common mistakes that may make you appear more desperate than you intend:

1. You’re Bombarding Them with Your Presence

Imagine this scenario: you’ve submitted your application and then proceed to follow up excessively through phone calls, emails, and LinkedIn messages. While it’s important to show initiative, bombarding recruiters with constant communication can be off-putting. It’s essential to respect their time and process by giving them space to review your application.

2. You’re Selling Yourself Short

While it’s tempting to be accommodating during interviews, agreeing to low salaries without consideration or offering to do anything for the job can signal desperation. It’s important to maintain your self-worth and seek roles that align with your skills and experience.

3. You’re Displaying Visible Wobbles and Begging for a Chance

Showing excessive anxiety, apologizing excessively, or pleading for the job during interviews can raise red flags. Employers are looking for confident candidates who believe in their abilities and can handle the demands of the role.

4. You’re Putting in a Half-Hearted Effort

Sending generic applications, arriving late to interviews, or being unprepared can give the impression that you’re desperate for any opportunity, rather than genuinely interested in the specific role. It’s important to tailor your applications and show focused effort.

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5. You’re Spinning a Yarn or Outright Lying

Exaggerating your experience or fabricating information in an attempt to appear more qualified can backfire. Recruiters have ways of verifying information, and dishonesty can lead to dismissal and reputational damage.

6. You’re Always Available, Immediately

While being responsive is important, being overly available can suggest a lack of demand for your time. It’s important to maintain boundaries and show that you have other commitments and priorities.

Approaching job opportunities with confidence, preparedness, and a strategic mindset can increase your chances of landing the right role. Remember to focus on your value, be thoughtful in your approach, and avoid appearing desperate. The best opportunities are often secured by candidates who present themselves as solutions, not just individuals in desperate need of a job.

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