Top 5 Mistakes Job Seekers Make

​As a coach, my goal is to guide people so they learn how to execute a job search, and successfully land that next new job. In my years of coaching individuals, I’ve noticed a 5 key things that people struggle with when trying to go it alone in the job search.

1. They have some experience(s) in their past that have left them a bit bruised. Coaching them through the job search process begins with building their confidence back up.
2. Difficulty writing about themselves and feeling that they are bragging. Let’s face it. If you aren’t confident in what you bring to the table, how will a potential employer see it? There are ways to write with confidence without ‘bragging’.
3. Saying too much on the resume. Your resume is your marketing tool to land you the job you seek. It is not your life story. Time after time, I’ve helped clients cut down on the content in their resume to create a crisp, clear message of who they are and what they offer.
4. Not networking. Yes, this one is often the least favorite part of the search. Unfortunately, it is also the most necessary. 85% of all jobs are landed through your network. But networking doesn’t have to mean attending events with a hundred strangers. There are more intimate, one-on-one ways to network that even an introvert can do with ease.
5. Assuming they know how to ace an interview. Let’s face it. Interviews have changed over the years. The old days of passively answering questions asked of you have passed. To succeed in interviews today, you must be an active participant in the process, have thoroughly done your research, and have intelligent questions to ask.

And remember, the job search process is a PROCESS. As a former project manager, I take a strategic approach. There is a beginning, milestones, and an end goal. Keeping an eye on that goal and working through each phase ensures a comprehensive, cohesive approach that has you at your best come time to interview.
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