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03-29-2014, 04:52 PM
5 Job Search Tactics You Should Stop Immediately
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You’ve been on the job hunt for weeks.
You’re applying immediately to every job you come across that’s remotely related to your field. You’re getting your resume in the hands of anyone you meet. You’re following up with hiring managers (http://www.themuse.com/advice/how-following-up-can-help-you-land-the-job) like your life depends on it.
And still? **thing. Nada. Zilch.
Well, I’m going to tell you a little secret.
It might be you that’s the problem.
I k**w—before you get all ready to tussle with me, let me assure you that I realize that most people are smart and motivated and have all the best intentions when it comes to landing that next big thing. The problem is that most of us don’t have much training on how to **t suck at the job search. Which means—we’re bound to make some gaffes along the way (http://www.themuse.com/advice/3-things-that-will-get-your-resume-thrown-in-the-trash). Read more... (http://mashable.com/2014/03/29/job-search-tactics-to-avoid/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)
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You’ve been on the job hunt for weeks.
You’re applying immediately to every job you come across that’s remotely related to your field. You’re getting your resume in the hands of anyone you meet. You’re following up with hiring managers (http://www.themuse.com/advice/how-following-up-can-help-you-land-the-job) like your life depends on it.
And still? **thing. Nada. Zilch.
Well, I’m going to tell you a little secret.
It might be you that’s the problem.
I k**w—before you get all ready to tussle with me, let me assure you that I realize that most people are smart and motivated and have all the best intentions when it comes to landing that next big thing. The problem is that most of us don’t have much training on how to **t suck at the job search. Which means—we’re bound to make some gaffes along the way (http://www.themuse.com/advice/3-things-that-will-get-your-resume-thrown-in-the-trash). Read more... (http://mashable.com/2014/03/29/job-search-tactics-to-avoid/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)
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