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The 10 Worst Job Hunting Mistakes
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Whether you are a first-time job-seeker or you’re a veteran in your field, it is important that you take the right steps toward landing you ideal job. There’s more to a successful job search than ironing your best suit and printing out extra resumes.
Today’s employers are looking for the best of the best, and one typo on your cover letter can can get you thrown into the “Do Not Call” pile. Avoid these common mistakes to score your dream job.
9. Using Personal Pronouns and Articles in Your Resume
Your resume and your cover letter are not the same thing. While it’s okay to talk directly about yourself in your cover letter, “I” should be avoided at all costs in your resume. You resume should be concise, neat, and easy for an employer to read. Long explanations for job assignments and accomplishments are not needed. You want employers to learn as much as they can about you in one page, and wordy explanations will just turn the reader off.
misiuplease
over 4 years ago
90 comments
Bull...t!
The person on interview is not same at job duty if hired!
Same as the person you marry is not the same in life!
MWHITE
over 4 years ago
2 comments
This article was very helpful. Thank you for the career brush up.
Jbishop07
over 4 years ago
6 comments
I have a BA in Comparative religion and M.E. Studies, but I'm having a hard time finding a job as well. I would love to even get an interview, but I'm not sure if it's the economic times and ppl just are not hiring, or if I am looking in completly the wrong places. Be nice to try out my interviewing skills.
Dude781999
over 4 years ago
2 comments
I was recently in an interview and the hiring mgr. knew less about the position than I did. I do not think I was over qualified, but the hiring mgr. knew very little about regulatory requirements for the position I was seeking.
It is hard to NOT emphasize your skills without being considered overqualified.
The interview skills of the hiring mgr. should give a hint as to how to tailor your responses as the interview progresses.
Roberts
over 4 years ago
2 comments
have a B.A and I am working in motel as a housekeeper because I can't get a job in my field which is either working as an assistant in an office, or working as a teachers assistant I am working now on my Masters in Educational Counseling. Help me because I am depressed and I need a job.
peacebe
over 4 years ago
33906 comments
Great reminders.
Account Removed
over 4 years ago
Please don't keep say "I" in your resume!