4 Mistakes Frustrated Job Seekers Make

 

There's no doubt about it, the job market is tough right now. Although it can chip away at your resolve and make you feel worried and stressed, those same feelings can cause you to make mistakes in your job search that can limit your chances at finding the job of your dreams.

 

One of the biggest examples of this is that employers want to hire excited, passionate employees but when you have been out of work for a while, finding that sort of excitement and enthusiasm is almost impossible.

 

There is not a magic cure all for this, but there are some common mistakes that job seekers make when the job search is wearing them down.

 

Here are 4 mistakes discouraged job seekers make:

 

Not engaging with your network – We all know how important networking is, but when you only use your network for job leads, people figure you out fast and are less likely to help. Instead, use your network to get involved and engaged with others. Offer your help and ask questions of others. Show that you are interested and make real connections.

 

Using a form resume – These days, you can't just use one resume and send it out to everyone. You have to customize your resume and cover letter to the job you are applying for. Your resume should be a part of your marketing campaign and show that you want that particular job, not just any job in your field.

 

Making careless errors – Once you've written your cover letter and resume, proofread, proofread, proofread. All it takes is a couple of careless errors to ruin your chances at a job. Employers look through so many resumes that they aren't likely to make exceptions and are looking for reasons to rule people out.

 

Leaving them guessing – Always write a cover letter each time you apply for a job. In your cover letter, you should make it clear what position you want. Don't make them guess. Your cover letter should clearly state the job you want (including any job id number in the posting), who you are and why you are a great candidate. This will give them a quick run down of all the important parts so that they will have a reason to read your resume.

 

Have you ever made one of these mistakes? What other mistakes do you think job seekers make? Please share you thoughts and tips in the comments.

 

 

 

By Melissa Kennedy- Melissa is a 9 year blog veteran and a freelance writer for LogisticsJobsiteBlog and Nexxt, along with helping others find the job of their dreams, she enjoys computer geekery, raising a teenager, supporting her local library, writing about herself in the third person and working on her next novel.