12 Job Search Blunders You Dont Want to Make - CareerAlley

12 Job Search Blunders You Dont Want to Make - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific. Lily Tomlin It can happen to anyone. A bad interview, a resume error (big time), insulting the interviewer (unintentionally). Of course sometimes it is just plain and simple stupidity or lack of awareness, other times it is an honest mistake. Whatever the reason, its not a bad idea to look at other peoples job search grief. Sometimes its just a heads-up (like okay, good information and I know never to do that). Other times it is one of those really? incidents (like sending a virus infected resume). But you know what, sometimes its not you, sometimes its on the interviewers side. I remember one job interview I had where the interviewer got a phone call in the middle of the interview. His call went on for 20 minutes or so (pretty rude if you ask me). Once he finishes the call, he asks me what we had been talking about (and I cant remember not a good thing). I should have been paying attention (maybe jotted down a note while he was talking on the phone). Needless to say, he was not impressed with me. A difficult way to learn a lesson. So what are some job search blunders you can avoid? Read on. Resumes -Lots of mistakes to learn from here: 1. Spelling errors Number one on the list of resume mistakes. With spell check, there is just no excuse. 2. Typos and grammatical mistakes are a close second. A resume with mistakes looks like you are careless. 3. Inappropriate hobbies on your resume (like nude sunbathing) or silly comments like act professionally or arrive on time. Book Focus [easyazon_link asin=1440536813 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]Knock em Dead Resumes: How to Write a Killer Resume That Gets You Job Interviews[/easyazon_link] More 7 Fatal Resume Errors Communications Hitting send before you are ready to send a job search related email can have a negative impact (especially if you dont pay attention). 4. What about the guy who was writing his job interview thank you note and decided it would be easier to copy one from the last company and just change the particulars? Unfortunately, he left the name of the other company in the note. 5. Thank you letters that only say Thank You just dont cut it. The real purpose of a thank you note is to let the interviewer know you heard what they had to say and to convince them that you are the right person for the job. Interviews The list of interview blunders is (almost) endless. A few of the top blunders are listed below. 6. Answering your cellphone during an interview (you should have turned it off) 7. Wearing inappropriate clothing (like sneakers or stained clothing) 8. Not remembering the job title or job description (you need to be prepared) 9. Showing up late is not a great way to start. Be at your destination extra early (but wait outside) 10. Not asking any questions. You need to have a list of questions you want to ask (with extras just in case) Book Focus [easyazon_link asin=1500605158 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]What I Wish EVERY Job Candidate Knew: 15 Minutes to a Better Interview[/easyazon_link] More 10 Topics to Avoid During Job Interviews Cover Letter Blunders Cover letters are still important when applying online. 11. Generic cover letters are probably one of the worst things you can do. It makes it look like you are doing a mass mailing and not applying to a specific opportunity 12. Sounding desperate. Every out of work person needs a job, but focusing on why you really need this job will not get you an interview more 5 Resources to Help When Job Search Goes Wrong We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by