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No reasonable person will want to hear your entire life story jotted down on your CV. Keep it short and sweet.
Not having references lined up just makes things difficult for the person who is in charge of hiring. If they have to ring 15 references from 15 applicants, they may just count you out if they can’t get a hold of someone.
Throwing it away by making the most obvious of mistakes like being late is done over and over again by applicants.
Saying the wrong thing or rubbing the interviewer the wrong way is another surefire way to not get the job. They will more than likely be working with you, so if they don’t like you they won’t hire you.
It’s your responsibility to make the person hiring understand why you’re the right person for the job and why you can do it.
You are responsible for knowing what you want from your work, not anyone else, especially not the employer that you’re asking to hire you.
Someone applying for jobs should have a grasp on what kind of responsibilities and roles they are looking to carry out.
Everyone knows that the most important thing in a workplace is relationships with co-workers. If you left your last job on bad terms, what’s to say that you wouldn’t do it again?
A surprising amount of people still make this mistake. It’s not hard to make, and it will probably cost you the job.
When applying for jobs, people should approach it systematically and logically. This saves time and effort for all parties involved.
Not following up just shows that you don’t take initiative or that you don’t care that much.
By the time it comes to sending out the application, a person should know the company pretty well, i.e. what the company has been doing recently, what their challenges may be, and where the applicant can help.
Only searching for jobs when you're unemployed is not a good idea for several reasons. For one, you could be running out of money, which makes you desperate. If you’re desperate, you’re not in control.
Sending out hundreds of random applications probably won’t land you the job that you’re looking for. There are very few circumstances where it’s reasonable to be applying for a job that you haven’t considered properly. You want to be able to be happy there for a long period.
Keeping in touch is everything. In emailing back in due time, it communicates that you will be on top of things if you are hired.
If you’re making grammatical mistakes in your CV or cover letter to an employer, it just shows them that you’re not one for paying attention to details.
Keep up to date with social media. Many companies post their jobs online.
You’re best off sticking with the program in terms of giving them back information relevant to the description of the job you’re applying for.
People rarely get away with lying. When they are questioned about things further on in the onboarding process, they often slip up. If a hiring manager finds out that someone is not trustworthy, it’s very unlikely that they will give them a second chance.
This said, there is a line. Hiring managers have their own lives and a lot on their plates at work. Irritating them through too much communication is another reason they’ll count an applicant out.
Assuming you use a photo of yourself in your CV and/or LinkedIn profile, it needs to look professional, serious, and friendly at the same time. It's not supposed to be a selfie.
Understand the duties of the job you’re applying for completely, and address them over and over again.
People who aren’t graphic designers or understand typography or fonts should stay away from getting creative with it at all costs.
Leaving things empty in online application forms is another quick way to communicate that you’re not a thorough person (even if it’s technically optional to fill in).
Most people looking for employment focus too much on job posts. The majority of people’s time should be spent networking.
There’s a right way and a wrong way to network. Hassling people doesn’t help. Showing genuine interest and listening more than speaking is always good advice.
Finding employment that is fulfilling has a lot to do with confidence and people knowing their worth. Don't underestimate yourself.
Sources: (Monster)
Virtually everyone has had to go through the grueling process of looking for a job. Finding the right job is a very tricky business. There are many mistakes that we make that either ruin opportunities for us or contribute to us landing a position that isn't suited, meaning we have to repeat the process all over again. The truth is that finding the right employment requires certain skills and knowledge to avoid all the common pitfalls–of which there are many.
Click through this gallery to discover advice that will guide you past some of the most common mistakes that people make when applying for jobs.
Biggest mistakes people make when applying for jobs
Follow these rules to avoid the most common pitfalls
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Virtually everyone has had to go through the grueling process of looking for a job. Finding the right job is a very tricky business. There are many mistakes that we make that either ruin opportunities for us or contribute to us landing a position that isn't suited, meaning we have to repeat the process all over again. The truth is that finding the right employment requires certain skills and knowledge to avoid all the common pitfalls–of which there are many.
Click through this gallery to discover advice that will guide you past some of the most common mistakes that people make when applying for jobs.