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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 employee, it is important that you are cautious and thoughtful as you try to land your ideal job. There’s more to a successful job search than ironing your best suit and printing out extra resumes.
Today’s government agencies are looking for the best of the best; one typo on your resume or cover letter could get you thrown into the “Do Not Call” pile.
Even though government employees are in high demand, there is still formidable competition for each job opening. What mistakes could cost you your dream job? Read through ten here:
1. Failing to Ask Questions in an Interview
3. Being Too Polished or Over-Prepared
4. Using an Unprofessional E-Mail Address
6. Failing to Customize Your Cover Letter and KSA
7. References Do Not Check Out
8. Not Providing Concrete Examples
9. Using Personal Pronouns and Articles in Your Resume
10. Highlighting Duties Instead of Accomplishments in Your Resume
cejones6
6 months ago
32 comments
I concur. The email address example provided, as a former hiring manager, does not inspire me to contact that person and even less to consider hiring them.
misiuplease
8 months ago
34 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
8 months ago
2 comments
This article was very helpful. Thank you for the career brush up.
Jbishop07
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months ago
13288 comments
Great reminders.
Account Removed
8 months ago
Please don't keep say "I" in your resume!