Job Hunting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

There are several common mistakes that all job hunters make.

It's good to know them, so you can avoid them the next time you decide to quit and find a better job.

A Flawless Resume

No mistakes in spelling, grammar and your details. Then, after researching through the job position, modify your resume (experience and skills) to match the job advertised for.

Look Professional

Apart from not 'looking' the professional part, there are several things you can do wrong to effect a bad impression of you on your interviewers.

These include arriving late, not knowing enough about the company, the position you are applying for, behaving arrogantly (instead of confidently) and having a closed body language (no eye contact, arms crossed)

Losing your Cool

By getting tense, you might forget your answers and fumble through the interview Which is why you you should research the company extensively, as well as the position applied for weeks before applying. This will keep you calm, and having absorbed this information, allow you to use your own common sense in the interview.

Further, if you don't know the answer to a question, mumbling about wont get you anywhere - it's safer to admit that you don't know. You can add that you can research about it.

Referrals

An internal referral (i.e. from one of the company employees) will boost your chances of landing the job.

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If you don't know anyone at the company, network from the alumni of you college, school, social networks, and professional

associations.

Not Applying Properly

Don't write a casual email job application. A formal, well written is essential, and represents your capabilities and skills.

Don't meander around with "I'de like to bring to your attention…" - get to the pint.

Showcase Your Skills

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You are offering them the advantage of hiring you over the many applicants being interviewed for the job. To do this, you need to know your strengths and weaknesses.

Know your skill set - don't add false details to it. you should be able to tell your interviewer your capabilities and expertise in different situations.

Practice

Give yourself time for the interview, and use this margin to prepare.