Even the best of employees make mistakes while searching for the job. By navigating potential errors efficiently, your job search would be more productive and yield better results. Let's discuss in this PPT the top seven things to avoid when you are searching for jobs.

1. Things to Avoid
When
Searching for
Jobs

2. Improper and
overfilled
resumes:
Improper resumes or resume that are unsolicited are considered
wasted efforts. All the resumes that are targeted to an open position
usually get rejected by the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS). It is
mandatory to create a resume that specifically focus on the job
opening.

3. Applying to many
jobs at one go:
There is very little difference between being curious to get a job and
being over-curious. It is advisable to stick to your weekly limit. Rather
than calling, emailing, or trying to connect with the recruiter multiple
times every day, limit yourself to three to four contacts weekly. You
can choose the companies you want to communicate with, but it is
advisable to stick to your limit. If you get a response where they say
they will contact you soon, it is sensible to keep looking for other
options.a

4. Research about the
companies before
applying:
When searching for a job, many job seekers end up applying for
numerous random companies and miss checking out the reviews,
work cultures, and workforce wellness practiced in that organization.
It is advisable to check and self-analyze whether you want to work
for that company and whether you are a suitable employee for them.
Most potential applicants end up applying for the wrong companies
and waste their time and efforts.

5. A job seeker is expected to receive around 10 to 15 interview calls,
and they tend to get biased about some organizations and put
efforts to get selected only for those companies. It is advisable to
pay attention to every interview and try to crack as many
interviews as possible so that you can choose among the best
options available to you.
Being well prepared
for the interviews:

6. Sometimes job seekers fail to get the job because they don’t show
a keen interest in knowing the reviews of the interviewer. There is
a strong chance that the recruiters shortlist more than one
candidate and choose them based on their efforts. If you attend
an interview, you must politely follow up with the recruiter about
the updates on the same.
Polite follow-ups
with the recruiters:

7. Don’t ignore
the feedbacks
you receive: It is very normal if you don't get selected on the first try. It
would be best to consider all the recruiters' feedback about
your interview and resume. If they highlight any flaw in the
resume or the qualification or any other thing, you must try
to change it. Igsnoring feedback and being unteachable
would fail you in getting a good job.

8. Maintain your calm
and be patient:
It might seem insignificant, but the job seekers often set a time limit
for themselves within which they want to get a job. This happens
because they feel irritated or demotivated by being unemployed. It is
necessary to understand that good opportunities sometimes take
time. It is wise to keep your calm and don’t join any company that
according to you is not suitable. There is a strong chance that you
would end up quitting your job and have to undergo the same
procedure again.