In a rush to find the perfect job and a great employer, many job seekers
make mistakes that could be damaging to their career and even to their personal
lives. Below are few of those mistakes
that every job seeker should avoid:
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Mistake #1 – Posting your resume online with your name, address and phone number
for the world to see. The FBI has
warned job seekers that identity theft is the number one internet crime out
there and many con artists are trolling job search sites looking for
victims. By placing your contact
information online you make it easier for identity thieves to target you. So how do you protect your resume from
con artists but still attract recruiters and employers? Consider using an anonymous email
account and omitting your address and phone number when posting your resume
online. You can even say, “Please email for additional contact information.”
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Mistake #2 – Failing to follow-up with recruiters and employers after you email
them your resume and cover letter.
Many emails are never received because of spam filters. To make sure that your resume and cover
letter was received, follow-up with a phone call or even postcard via “snail
mail.” You may even want to consider
sending you resume and cover letter the old-fashioned way – through the post
office if the employer/recruiter provides a physical address.
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Mistake #3 – Applying for jobs where you fail to meet the minimum
qualifications. This is a huge mistake
and can result in annoying potential employers and recruiters who might have
placed you in a more appropriate position. Also, applying to jobs for which you
don’t qualify is waste of time, energy and money.