Job seeking can be very tedious and overwhelming. From looking out for every vacancy sign, writing and sending out resumes, calling, interacting and sending e-mails, knocking on doors of offices, and attending interviews.

They say “It is a full time job looking for a full time job”

During this period, we forget that employees examine not just our physical appearance, resume, punctuality, and other requirements they may have stated to qualify, they evaluate us also on teeny tiny details which we (job seekers) tend to overlook as a result of being engrossed in the larger picture. Job seekers tend to make these mistakes unconsciously, costing them the loss of a high paying job.

Errors on your Application Materials

Funny as it seems, employers look out for typos, grammatical errors, wrong spellings or formatting issues in your resume. As a job seeker, try to avoid possible errors on your materials by proof reading before printing and cross checking while typing. This is one of the biggest complaints employers have against job seekers.

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Not Asking Questions During the Interview

Employers half-expect you to ask questions (thoughtful, researched questions) during the interview process. This gives the impression that you came prepared, are inquisitive and curious to know more about what you’re about to sign up for. As a job seeker, do not become a Yes Sir/No Sir man in order to get the job.

Not Being Self Aware

Harnessing out full strength and bringing it to bay is one of the things job seekers should do. You may have described yourself as confident or included customer service skill in your resume. As a job seeker, you should be able to communicate and portray all these skills during the interview.

Not Doing lots of Research

This is one of the ways job seekers come off as unprepared, lazy and display unprofessionalism. Employers expect you to have done a homework or digging on the company, and came up with issues or questions to ask them. How else can you prove that you can take on tasks, research and deliver them efficiently. Here’s how to do an effective research.

Not Customizing your Resume and Cover Letter

If your resume is too broad and general (because you are in a rush to submit them or don’t want to edit for different positions), there’s little or no chance the hiring personnel or team will get a good sense of where your skills and job experience relates to the current job you are applying for. As a job applicant, be sure the descriptions in your application materials align verbally with the duties and requirements of the current job you are applying for.

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Not Cleaning up your Social Media

As an job seeker, it is essential that your social media accounts are employer-friendly. You cannot be an engineer on your resume and be a comedian on Facebook. That does not sit well with them. So, before the interview, clear out toxic posts on your wall.

Conclusion

Don’t make mistakes to learn from them, rather learn from the experience of others. Digesting the content of this article will get you prepared for any position you wish to apply for. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to comment below.

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