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The 10 Worst Job-Hunting Mistakes

The 10 Worst Job-Hunting Mistakes

Whether you are a first-time job-seeker or you’re a veteran in your field, it is important that you take the right steps toward landing you ideal job. There’s more to a successful job search than ironing your best suit and printing out extra resumes. Today’s employers are looking for the best of the best, and one typo on your cover letter can can get you thrown into the “Do Not Call” pile.

Even though healthcare jobs are in demand, there is still stiff competition at every level. What mistakes could cost you your dream job? Find out now.

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    louboutin2012

    11 months ago

    12 comments

    we'd be determined and thoughtful in the interview and a personal thank-you note is really necessary though interview went unperfectly.it just shows respect and allows us a second chance!!
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    Janais

    over 2 years ago

    2 comments

    This was a good read as some facts were new and refreshing. Thank you for this article!

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    Masseyj

    over 2 years ago

    2 comments

    helpful

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    tl1314

    over 2 years ago

    10 comments

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    lisaryoho

    over 3 years ago

    4 comments

    Great article. Good Advice!!

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    bn_dashxyz

    almost 4 years ago

    30 comments

    nice article , helpful to me.

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    onhiswings48

    almost 4 years ago

    2 comments

    Thanks so much for the tips! I'm about to go to an interview and this gave me a good idea of what to be prepared for.

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    FlorenceStanford

    about 4 years ago

    2 comments

    I was laid off my job last month after working for 11and a 1/2 years. I'm happy to say that it was the best thing they could of ever did. I wasn't appreciated for the work that I did any way. I haven't had an interview since 1997. Thank you for giving me a heads up with the information I just read, it will be useful in my next interviews.

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    indian943

    about 4 years ago

    4 comments

    Nice informatin to review while searching for a new job.

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    mariacotto

    about 4 years ago

    2 comments

    Tahnk you,very nice web site, i really enjoyed everything that i read on these intervieing skills and all of the other topics on here. keep up the good work..

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    yukema

    over 4 years ago

    4 comments

    I do agree there were so many typos. My main concern is " Team Player" I have worked on a job as a team player and all it got me was burned, I was very nice to patient greeted them with a smile while my other co worker had attitude, a smart mouth, looks at you like you are crazy and the boss would never do anything about it even when the patients would complain about it . So when I had the chance to talk to my boss about it all I saw was your doing a good job keep up the good work , thats what they told her so I had enough. I work hard being nice keeping patient happy never had a complaint all the years I have been there . Wheres my good job and keep up the good work. Team Player sike.

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    satchmo876

    over 4 years ago

    2 comments

    I find it hard to take advice from an article with so many typos, warning me not to make any typos.

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    rodenstock01

    over 4 years ago

    2 comments

    I would not necessarily agree with number 3. There's no such thing as being yourself on an interview or at work, for that matter, unless that self is exactly who an employer wants you to be. I've lost jobs after being told to open up and express what I have to say about things because they did not exactly coincide with what my boss had in mind to do. I would prefer to live in a world where it was unnecessary to lie about our thoughts, ideals or experiences. However, the lying game happens on both sides of the career table. Companies do it all the time by telling us that they value diversity, teamwork and empowerment when all they really want to do is work you to death for as little reward as possible. Two wrongs don't necessarily make a right. But, the "right" answer however you arrive at it will get you hired. I also disagree with the bit about the Thank you letter. I always send thank you's immediately after an interview. In interviews that were a success the offer has come later that day prior to the thank you. But in interviews that were "iffy" I have never had a prospective employer contact me again after extending that courtesy. You should probably still do it but if they haven't already decided to hire you it will have no effect.

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    jorgia

    almost 5 years ago

    148 comments

    This is a great article for someone who is job hunting !

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    medicallover

    almost 5 years ago

    2 comments

    Wow. How I learn new things everyday!!! Never thought these things mattered that much??? People are really " picky"!!! I work hard and am really dedicated. But, you have opened my eyes to the real aspect of job-hunting, Appearances. Though decieving, makes a foot in the door. Amazing. How shallow have we become??? I have never had a boss tell me that I am not qualified because of my mistakes. Even professionals make mistakes!!! That's called EDUCATION!!! We learn from them.

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