Job Finding Help: 5 Mistakes to Avoid

Apr 18
10:15

2008

Aseriah Jordan

Aseriah Jordan

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Have a job position in mind and go for it. It would make no sense if you kept driving but you had no place to go would it.

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When hunting for a job,Job Finding Help: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Articles there are important things you must know that will help you.

1) Fire ... ready, aim. Do not start by sending out resumes before you have targeted you ideal job. Always think before sending out resumes.

2) It is important to never offend an interviewer, even if he/she are younger than you. This means that you should never address the interviewer by his or her first name, until they tell you that you can. For example, "You can call me Jack," or the equivalent. Remember to address the interviewer formally.

3) Keep your private life…well, private. Don't address anything personal in a resume or in an interview, unless told so. This helps in not prejudging you.

4) Winging it. "One of the biggest turn-offs for a hiring manager is when a candidate they are interviewing has not done the research necessary to understand both the position and the company they are applying for," says Kip Hollister of Hollister Inc., a New England staffing firm.

5) Dressing for success. Don't show up to an interview dressed up to sexy, casual, with too much jewelry, or cologne. Now what the position asks for and dress accordingly.

These few tips should help you in landing that all desired job you are looking for. If you need help in finding a job, head on over to Executive Search Online Or you can Post your resume for FREE at HotResumes.com

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