5 Myths That Are Crippling Your Job Search
July 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Job Search
Myth: You can only get a job through connections these days.
Fact: Plenty of people—I’d guess the majority—are getting jobs by spotting an ad, sending in a resume, and interviewing. It may not feel that way, because there are so many people in the job market competing for a limited number of jobs and this means that most people are going to get fewer interviews and even fewer offers. But plenty of those offers are going to people without connections.
Myth: If you can find the right gimmick to make your resume stand out, you’ll get the hiring manager’s attention.
Fact: You may get attention, but it won’t be the kind you want. Fancy designs, having your resume delivered by overnight mail, video resumes, and other gimmicks don’t make up for a lack of qualifications and can put off some hiring managers.
If you want to stand out, write a great cover letter and have a resume that (a) demonstrates a track record of success in the area the employer is hiring for, and (b) presents your candidacy in a clear, straightforward way…
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