December 14, 2017

27 Job Search Mistakes You Should NEVER Make

No one makes a job search mistake on purpose, but they seem to happen all of the time. Do you feel like you are sabotaging your job search? You may be the victim of your own actions without even knowing it.

Almost every job seeker makes at lease one job search mistake. Some mistakes are minor, but others can cost you the job. If you think your job search is blunder-free, think again. Job search mistakes affect every aspect of the job hunt. From resumes and cover letters to interviews and follow-ups, there are plenty of places where even the most meticulous job seeker can (and will) make mistakes.

When you’re in the middle of your job search, be aware of these common job search mistakes:

Not completing the entire application
Not sending a thank you note
Not maintaining your professional references
Expecting recruiters to find you
Holding out for jobs you’re not qualified for
Writing a crummy resume
Having unrealistic expectations
Not investing time to your web presence
Not editing what’s on your social media accounts
Not researching a company
Not having a professional email address and email signature
Not tending to your personal appearance
Having a bad attitude
Cursing
Not sending a cover letter with your application
Not building your resume through internships, volunteering, and education
Not being available when recruiters need you to be
Leaving typos in your resume, application, or cover letter
Only focusing the job search on Internet job listings
Not networking
Not tapping into the “hidden” job market
Bad mouthing previous employers
Not following up after an interview or application
Lack of interview preparation
Being shy
Annoying an employer
Lacking the ability to sell yourself

As you can tell there are plenty of job search mistakes you can make. How many of these mistakes have you made in your job hunt? You can learn how to correct and avoid a lot of these mistakes in the JobMonkey Blog Archive.

Now that you know some of the common job search mistakes, you will be aware of the mistakes you must avoid if you want to have a successful job hunt. Good luck!