Job Search Gaffes

If you’re looking for a job – you’re probably doing something wrong...

Applying for a job? Hopefully – you submitted that application with a PROFESSIONAL email address – not your personal one. It’s one of the most common mistakes people make on their job search. It’s really easy to set up a designated professional account. Here are a few other common slip ups:

• Casting the net too widely is counter-productive. Your search will be much more effective if you focus on exactly what kind of work you want to do.

• Not asking questions during an interview sends a message that you’re not really interested – so have a few prepared.

• Struggling with the obvious. You WILL be asked to describe yourself - why you are in the job market - and what you hope to do next. Practice those answers ahead of time.

Source: CareerBuilder.com