Great article from Net-Temps News…
4 Internet Job Search Mistakes to Avoid
The Internet is easily the world’s most powerful employment tool. With the Web, you can access millions of job openings on thousands of sites. With email, you can quickly contact employers and ask for interviews. Yet, if used incorrectly, the Internet can actually prevent you from being as productive as possible in your search for work. Find out the common Internet mistakes to avoid.
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Emailing Your Resume
When searching for a job, there is nothing more frustrating than emailing resumes and never receiving responses. For this reason, I took the time to ask recruiters, hiring managers, and human resources representatives the mistakes job seekers make when applying for a position electronically. Here are the main points I got from the discussions.
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Questions You Should Ask During The Job Interview
At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, “Do you have any questions?” A common answer to this question is, “No, I think you’ve covered everything very well.” This is the wrong answer! You have passed up your opportunity to ask some critical questions that may make a difference as to whether you want to work for this company. Here are some rules and basic questions to consider.
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Grow Your Career by Going Sideways
Job seekers don’t always realize that the way in which they’re searching contributes to their lack of results. As we grow up, we’re often told to “shoot for the sky” or to “think big,” and so when it comes time to change jobs, we do. But sometimes that advice isn’t practical. I see it most often when someone wants to make a change in industry or function, and their previous experience isn’t strong enough to get them noticed. So success will be more likely if two components are shifted: one, altering the type of company to whom you’re applying, and two, recognizing the philosophy of the company with whom you interview.
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