Friday, 1 August 2014

By Alxa Robin





Chances are high that you are looking for a job, or are tired of your current situation if you are reading this. This can be tricky, especially with minimum connections and you are not sure how to go about it. This can be very frustrating, and you might find yourself making so many blunders that can ruin your chances of landing your dream job. Avoid these common mistakes when looking for employment news.



Losing a job can make you nervous at first, and as a result, you might find yourself applying for every job that comes your way. However, it is important to apply for a job with a plan in mind in order to get the right job that you are rightly qualified for. Avoid being general with an attitude that anything and everything will do.



One of the many mistakes people make is ignoring their online presence. Many employers today are really into online profiles when they are looking to hire because they give them adequate information on who they want to hire. You might be surprised when an interviewer asks you how many connections you have on LinkedIn. If you share information across your network about your field, it shows that you are up to date with changes in the industry.



Another mistake to avoid is making a list of the places you have worked instead of highlighting the skills you acquired, the problems you solved, and what you benefited from these achievements. Doing this shows that you can become an important asset to the organization, rather than a mere employee. As such you need to portray a very vivid message.



If you do not normally research on the organization you are searching employment, you might like to do that next time you are searching for employment. Become familiar with what their mission is, talents, challenges, what is trending, and the latest news in the organization. These details might prove useful in your resume, cover letter and during the job interview.



Even after you have landed an interview and have been given a salary offer, do not get over the heels with the offer. This one is common of the mistakes people make. Research and find out how much similar jobs pay in other companies, to make sure that you do not under value yourself. Not doing this can affect the entire profession by lowering the set value for that skill.



When writing your resume, try as much as possible not to go overboard with irrelevant information. Employers are looking to find out how you can use your cumulative skills to help advance the company in the future, and are not very interested about what you did in the past. As such, focus only on the relevant details, and keep in mind that not everything has to go into the resume.



When you have found the appropriate job to apply, avoid trying to outsmart your interviewer. Do not take your job search like a battle against your recruiter because they are not your enemy. Try to help your recruiter realize that you are the right person for the job, rather than trying to trick your way in.









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