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Top mistakes candidates make when applying for a tech job

An interview should be a place where you can decide if the company is right for you: Tech in Asia

Top mistakes candidates make when applying for a technical job
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Yanting Sim | Tech in Asia
We recently wrote about what tech recruiters looked for in candidates, and things candidates did that turned recruiters off.

1. Thinking that job descriptions are flexible

Frederic Bonifassy, talent manager at Pocketmath, continues to encounter candidates who believe job descriptions to be flexible, both in terms of skills and experience.

“In technical hires, it’s important to understand that the job descriptions are drafted specifically to look for candidates with those exact skill sets,” Frederic said, “Unlike non-technical hires, it is difficult to be flexible.”

2. Messing up the resume

Frederic also believes that many candidates find it difficult to include