Job-seekers are vulnerable. They can get talked into doing things they should not do, all because they think that if they’re accommodating and agreeable they’re sure to get the job! Here are ten things never, ever to do before the ink is dry on your offer letter.
You shouldn’t walk up to a networking contact and say “I want a job.” But you can get the same message across with one of these helpful lines.
These four simple steps can help you get hired quicker.
While the average interview lasts roughly 40 minutes, 33% of hiring managers admit they know within 90 seconds if you’re the person they want to hire. Out of the hiring managers who make their pick within the first 90 seconds of meeting a candidate, here’s what impacted their decisions.
Job seekers on the hunt for work in the healthcare and professional services industries will find lots of good news this quarter in the country’s largest metros.
Here's the top employers hiring in each of 25 major metropolitan areas.
Here are a few unexpected mistakes to learn from:
1) Not having elevator pitch.
2) Asking for feedback after being rejected.
3) Being too proactive after you’ve submitted your application.
4) Not having questions for the hiring manager at the end of an interview.
5) Taking a one-size fits all approach to your resume.
6) Letting the employer know you’re not local.
Many job seekers spend countless hours writing, polishing and blasting their résumés to dozens of companies. Then they wait and never hear a thing.
Here’s how you change that and ensure your résumé is seen:
1) Have someone proofread your résumé.
2) Keep it simple. Avoid graphics and logos that may “clog” how an applicant tracking system reads your resume.
3) Research the company’s hiring process.
4) Network and use your connections.
Career pros say these moves might get you hired:
1) A thank-you note is a must.
2) If you forgot to ask about next steps during the interview, request clarification in your follow-up email.
3) Immediately begin prepping for the next round of interviews.
4) Keep hope — while continuing your job search.
5) If you lose out for a position you interviewed for, accept rejection in a professional manner.
6) Stay in touch.
Here are the top tips for job hunters:
1) Respond quickly to job postings.
2) Focus on a short, manageable list of prospective employers.
3) Always customize your resumé to include the keywords in the job posting.
4) Work your network to get your resumé into the right person’s hands.
5) Plan your day around the interview, not the other way around.
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