Avoid 10 common mistakes in the job search

Five out of six Americans plan to look for new jobs in 2011, according to a survey by manpower. If you're one of them, look at 10 common errors made by job hunters and how to avoid them, by Ulrich as athirn, executive search consultant and Silicon Valley author of strategies "career success" (Silicon Valley press, 2010).

Playing the cards: design your search on specific industries and functions: specialization.

Bloated CVS: employers checking resumes in seconds. Remove extraneous words and phrases your experiences and achievements in the introduction.

Target your missing: focus on your goal. Learn about jobs that are looking and looking and how companies could form your experience to gain people's attention.

Hibernate online: go out and communicate with your network and others encountered along the way. The participation of 15-second elevator pitch "with anyone, whether you're at home or exit lane at the supermarket.

Misguided networking efforts: the first commandment: thou shalt Networkers ask about posts while networking. The sole purpose of networking to seek advice and information.

Preparation of minimal — or not at all — for interviews: before each interview do your company, know the Executive team to learn about key industry issues and trends and competitors.

Missed opportunity on social media: employers and recruiters looking to your profile on the Web: LinkedIn, Facebook and other social networking Web sites. See adequacy published online, and take it one step further: view your own brand. You'll always have the opportunity to verbally tell your story (including any time between posts) even say online walmrabh your brand.

Weak communication skills: choose one of the connections that need your attention, such as listening, viewing, or persuade or capture messages, and is committed to improving. Take a class or a "practice interviews" with friend or career coach or join a group like Toastmasters.

Failure to put in hours: full-time job search. Don't be a part by investing a few hours in your search.

Going it alone: the job search group meet or talk on a weekly basis. Together, you can create the structure and support for your searches plus help boost accountability.

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