Amanda Rose reveals the best ways to get on a boss’ nerves

When applying for jobs, it helps not to tick off the boss. Same goes for once you’re on the job. Here’s how to play it safe and smart.

In the hiring process, the thing that annoys employers the most is lying.

Jobseekers either lie because they are not nice people or because they lack the confidence to talk themselves up about what they can do.

You are best to sell an employer who you really are so you are the right culture and skill fit rather than lying then you get the role but you don’t like the job.

Lying hurts both you and them.

A common lie is about what the jobseeker has achieved in a job.

For example, they may be talking as if they are the boss and coming up with stories based on what they have seen, not what they actually did.

Following some simple advice can prevent a lot of workplace conflict. Picture: iStock

They may also lie about availability – for example, saying they can work full time but they actually can’t.

Some people even lie about qualifications.

You would be surprised how little people check qualifications or references.

Even a lot of recruitment companies don’t check qualifications.

Some people lie about other companies.

Bad mouthing anyone in general is the worst thing you can do in an interview.

Aside from lying, being late is just disrespectful.

What would irritate employers is wasting their time.

If you don’t really want the job, its quite evident.

And you are wasting their time and yours if you haven’t done your research and prepped and put in the effort.

These things work against you.

Amanda Rose says bosses are ticked off by workers who distract their colleagues. Picture: Monique Harmer

Once you are in a workplace, things that annoy employers are gossip, troublemaking, consistently being late and leaving early, distracting other employees unnecessarily, and excuses.

Another thing that is annoying is the culture of complaining.

Often the worker never gave the employer an opportunity to have input or discuss an issue.

A lot of staff don’t realise the good bosses want you to ask questions and grow.

Ask for educational options rather than complaining.

Amanda Rose is a business consultant, workplace trainer, LinkedIn influencer and founder of six organisations – and now she is tackling your career questions for SMART Daily every week.

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