Five Job Hunting Errors
Poor resume. Employers use resume`s as a quick screening device, so if
yours does not strike them as outstanding, you won’t get an interview. Your
resume should describe your education and experience in a concise, well-written
format and most importantly, it should emphasize your accomplishments.
Failure to network. Make sure to contact friends and acquaintances, and to follow
up with people they refer you to get information on job leads.
Limiting job
sources. The job hunter needs to use all possible methods
to learn of appropriate jobs: classified ads, employment agencies, and other
sources.
Inadequate interview
preparation.
Remember that each interview
situation is different and will require it’s own unique preparation. Your
responses need to be timely, flexible, and address the specific needs of the
employer you are interviewing with at the time.
Poor physical appearance. Job
applicants who do not come in properly dressed and groomed are demonstrating a
lack of self-respect and are not creating a positive image. These individuals are usually judged to be
unacceptable by employers.