With the tons and interminable tomes of literature, research and statistics able to be found everywhere with a click of a button in the field of recruiting, job hunting consultancy and human resources management, one would consider that at some point, there is no need anymore for such a fuss. People should have learned by now all the tips, tricks, do’s, don’t’s and how – to’s of finding a job. However, managers and HR specialists are still complaining about the candidates’ poor performances when applying for jobs, while many people are still frantically sending resumes and cover letters to whomever might be interesting. HR consultants seem to be busier than ever and this is why, yet another article on mistakes to avoid when looking for a job seems necessary still. In a world driven more and more by the concepts of online recruitment, talent hunt, employee engagement, results vs. experience, let’s see 3 mistakes to avoid when looking for a job from an updated perspective.
1. People don’t curate their online profiles
A few years back, everybody was talking about grammar proofing your CV, and while still many job searchers still send unedited resumes, full of grammar and spelling mistakes, in today’s world there is a higher focus on proofing your online presence. The woman who got fired because of a very unfortunate Tweet came with a bang and the sudden realization that it is true, companies and head – hunters actually take some time to check up on your online profile. Not to mention that with the new trends of People Aggregating software, any recruiter can access a comprised and relevant version of who you are and what you did in the last years, according to your online activity. So posting nude selfies is out of the question, together with thoroughly thinking before typing a belligerent, discriminative or angry status. Among the biggest job searching mistakes identified by Lisa Arnold (director of recruiting at Versique in Minneapolis), ignoring your online presence is unforgivable in today’s world.
Sharing information through your social networks about issues in your field can show hiring managers that you are plugged-in and keeping up with changes in your industry. “It will display your brand,” Arnold says.
2. Turning the CV into a travel diary is one of the biggest mistakes to avoid when looking for a job
Long gone are the days when recruiters or HR managers and even CEO’s were impressed by a resume unfolding like a roll of toilet paper, listing all previous past jobs and experiences, relevant or not for the job. We work in an era that starts shifting its focus not on past and humongous working experiences, but on results, skills, talents. You can be the lousiest employee on the planet and showcase numerous past jobs, while one can have numerous talents and yet, a very short travel log from one company to another. If you actually play the CV card, spare the recruiter from the ordeal of traveling through your past and emphasize on problems you solved and results you achieved, skills you master, potential areas in which you can grow and so on.
3. You settle for less than you deserve
Asking your future employer about the salary in the first interviewing session is one of those mistakes to avoid when looking for a job that has been so overly – repeated along the years, you would have to have lived under a rock until today to still be making it. However, new and beginner employees are so desperate to get a job that they would settle for less, and this is not only about money, but everything else that comprises a good job. You should stay informed on what similar positions pay for the specific set of skills you’re getting hired for, what are the advancement options in that respective field, what side opportunities the job offers and what is the general development trend related to that job or position. Lisa Arnold talks about knowing your market value and striving for more.
Among other mistakes to avoid when looking for a job, there are, of course, the candidates’ lack of interest in knowing the company they are applying to, adjusting your CV to the company’s requirements and, obviously, giving a poor performance during the interview.
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