23 rules for job hunters
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Summarize yourself.
• Six years software development team leader in C++ and Java.
• Two years Windows/Unix system adminsitration for Fortune 500 companies.
• Extensive background with payroll control systems.
Lose the clichés
• Professional
• Industrious; hard worker
• Good people person; Team player
• Motivated; self-starter; makes things happen
• Strong communication skills
Lose the clichés
• Dedicated; determined; reliable
• Customer focused
• Problem solver
• Can-do attitude
• "I do whatever it takes to get things done."
11.2%of hires come
from job boards.
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Research the company
• Company website and PR department
• Local newspaper
• Business publications
• Chamber of Commerce
• Postings online by employees
The cover letter
• Tells that you are interested in the job.
• Gives you room to tell more stories than the resume.
• Covers any connections you have with the company.
15 ways tokill an interview
• Show up late
• Be unprepared
• Chew gum or smoke, or smell like smoke
• Shake hands like a fish
• Have bad breath or body odor
15 ways tokill an interview
• Come underdressed
• Speak ill of anyone, including especially past employers
• Complain or discuss your problems
• Bring up your needs: Money, benefits
• Lie
15 ways tokill an interview
• Appear uninterested
• Appear overenthusiastic or desperate
• Fail to ask your own questions
• Leave your phone on
• Cut the interview short