By Phil Rosenberg

Are you giving others the impression that you’re in job search desperation?

Appearing as though you are desperate for a job (especially if you really are desperate) is a sure way to turn off most employers and recruiters.

Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR reps can smell desperation a mile away and are repelled by the scent of desperate measures.

Why do employers find desperation so distasteful?

Remember that employers see an average 1,000 applicants for each job advertised today – so they have a wide universe of candidates to choose from. Human beings tend to want what we can’t have, much more than what is easily attainable – and this applies to hiring decisions. Employers are far more likely to want a candidate who is in high demand, over a candidate who is desperate for a job (exception: some employers “bottom feed”, looking for workers who will accept below-market wages due to desperation). » Read more: Job Search Tips: 10 Ways To Brand Yourself As A Desperate Job Seeker