Job Search Mishaps

While the job search may seem very straightforward to most, it can be full of mishaps and wrong turns.  As you navigate through your job search, it is important that you avoid job search mishaps at all costs.  Failure to do so, may lead to a longer unemployment than you would like.  Here are a few common mishaps to steer clear of during your job search:

• You have probably heard it a million times, your resume is a reflection (or picture) of you.  This is why, it is so important to not use a generic resume or template resume.  Make your resume unique to you, your skills, and your personality.  This will help your resume stand out, giving yours a better chance of going in the interview pile.
• Contrary to what you might believe, applying for as many jobs as you can is not an effective way to gain employment.  You might think printing dozens of resumes and generic cover letters will save you money and time.  However, hiring managers can spot this a mile away.  It is important that every position you apply for have a resume generated specially for that job!  Tailor each cover letter to hit the hot spots the hiring manager is looking to correct.
• One of the biggest mishaps during a job search is coming on too strong.  You may be desperate to get the position, but NEVER show that to anyone in the company you have applied.  There is a popular analogy, treat every job application and interview like it was a date.  You need to look nice, give all the right answers, but if you come on too strong, you will never get a second date.  The same is true when you are job searching!

Job search mishaps happen – everyday.  However, if you steer clear of these common mistakes, you will have a better chance of landing the job of your dreams!


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