After many years in recruiting, I have noticed that most of us commit one or all of the following blunders when conducting a job search. Minority Career News describes these blunders so the next time you are conducting a job search you can remain on track and be successful.
Blunder #1 Many job seekers never figure out what they really want in their careers. Please use common sense before starting to look for a new job. Ask yourself the following questions:
Blunder #2 Relying strictly on want ads. Any job search should encompass all possible sources of leads networking, ads, direct mail, and headhunters.
Blunder #3 Not doing research on jobs, companies, and industries before starting a job search campaign. Be sure you have a solid understanding of the industry, company, and position.
Blunder #4 Spending all your time developing the perfect generic resume. Do not get all hung up on having the "perfect resume." Instead, use your computer to custom tailor each resume to each company's specific job description.