Common Mistakes Of Job Seekers

If you really want to control the outcome of your job search activities and eventually land the job that you have dreamed of, it is essential that you avoid some of the most common mistakes that many job seekers fall victim to. All you need to do is to take out all the fear and apprehension from your mind and take an analytical approach to your job search. Learn with an open mind and you will soon be proficient in interview skills and professional communication. Unimpressive Resume The most important document that will help you in getting a job is your resume.

Therefore, it is imperative to make your resume stand out from others that may be applying for the same job. Your resume is the first contact between you and the employer. Thus, it needs to represent the best of what you can offer so it can convince the employer to consider you for the position. A poor and unimpressive resume design is one of the most common mistakes that people make and in turn they suffer the consequences.

While writing your resume, you can focus on your key skills, and how they fit in the required position. It is important to show how the employer and the organization will benefit by making you a part of their team and not just leave it at some regular information about your qualifications and experience details. You should also add a couple of lines about your career objective and how it matches with your personality and the current opening. Poor Strategies The common trend of searching for a job is restricted to applying for a position that is advertised in newspapers and other print media, or over the radio. However, it is important to know that a large portion of job opportunities in every city does not appear in any of the mentioned mediums, and thus you will need to use other methods for finding unadvertised jobs.

The process of doing this is known as "networking" which can be really effective for high paying jobs. Self-Assessment The unemployment period of some job seekers is prolonged due to lack of vision and self-assessment. Most people are not sure about their career objectives and cannot figure out what they want for a career. Due to this reason, most of their resumes end up in garbage cans without even reaching the employers' desk.

Therefore, before applying for a job, you need to first ask yourself what do you want and whether you have the required skills and experience needed for the job. Unless you are sure about it, the employer will not be convinced. To assess your plans and objectives, you can take advantage of career services offered by many schools, colleges, and universities.

Poor Interview Skills Going into an interview without enough preparation is one of the worst mistakes that several job seekers make. Just as panicking before an interview can never lead to a successful interview session, having an extremely casual attitude can also ruin your chances. It is good to have some fear and you need to prepare well by gathering adequate knowledge about the organization, the way it works, and most importantly, the subject matter of the interview. Anticipating the questions that may come your way and preparing accordingly can help immensely. Finally, keeping a positive approach and putting your best foot forward with grace and confidence can be the defining difference between you and others who want your dream job.

Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution's Six Sigma Online offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.