1. @j_sjoman
19SUREWAYS
TOSABOTAGEYOURJOBSEARCH

2. FAILINGTOPROOFREAD
JOB-HUNTINGMATERIALS
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3. FAILINGTOPROOFREAD
JOB-HUNTINGMATERIALS
You send a résumé with typo or a cover letter with grammatical errors? 61% of
employers said they’d automatically dismiss from consideration a résumé with typos.
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4. IGNORINGYOURONLINE
FOOTPRINT
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5. IGNORINGYOURONLINE
FOOTPRINT
The first thing an employer will do after reviewing your
resumé is look for you online. Don’t forget to proof
everything you write online. Be active.
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6. SOUNDINGWISHY-WISHYABOUT
YOURJOBOBJECTIVE 3

7. SOUNDINGWISHY-WISHYABOUT
YOURJOBOBJECTIVE
You When networking, you’ll probably be asked, “What type of job are
you looking for?” If you haven’t prepared a crisp, succinct and
compelling answer to that question, you’re toast. The more confident
and clear you are, the likelier others can and will help you.
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8. PLAYINGTHEPITYGAME
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9. PLAYINGTHEPITYGAME
DON’T BLAME THE ECONOMY FOR YOUR UNEMPLOYED JOB STATUS. FOCUS ON THE
POSITIVE DURING INTERVIEWS OR NETWORKING CONVERSATIONS.
KEEP YOUR EMOTIONS IN CHECK AND TRY TO CONVEY AN UPBEAT ATTITUDE.
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10. NOTPREPARINGALISTOFQUESTIONSFOR
YOURINTERVIEW5

11. NOTPREPARINGALISTOFQUESTIONSFOR
YOURINTERVIEW
spend as much time compiling great questions for the interviewer as you do prepping for ones
you’ll be asked. In your initial meeting, keep your queries focused on the work. Save questions
about compensation, flexible schedules and other benefits for later interviews.
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12. FORGETTINGTOSAY”THANKYOU”
WHENNETWORKING6

13. FORGETTINGTOSAY”THANKYOU”
WHENNETWORKING
Don’t be a networking nitwit. Make it a point to thank everyone who
takes the time to speak with you or offers an introduction
on your behalf. It will be appreciated more than you realize.
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14. TAKINGTOOMANYBREAKSFROM
SEARCH7

15. TAKINGTOOMANYBREAKSFROM
SEARCH
It’s ok to take occasional breather, but don’t allow yourself
lengthy breaks every time you make progress.
Keep your effort going!
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16. PUTTINGALLYOUREGGSIN
ONEBASKET
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17. Don’t devote all of your time and energy to one potential
position. It’s best to continue your search efforts and
pursue several jobs
while you wait to hear from your preferred employer.
PUTTINGALLYOUREGGSIN
ONEBASKET
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18. NOTDEDICATINGENOUGHTIME
TOTHEPROCESS
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19. Almost 44% of job seekers
spend less than 3 hours per day looking for a new position.
People who put more time into their job search find jobs sooner.
NOTDEDICATINGENOUGHTIME
TOTHEPROCESS
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20. LETTINGEMOTIONSAND
FRUSTRATIONGETTHEBESTOFYOU10

21. LETTINGEMOTIONSAND
FRUSTRATIONGETTHEBESTOFYOU
Looking for a job can be grueling and emotional, but there are ways to stay
calm. Exercise daily, eat right and visit your friends and family.
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22. FAILINGTOBOUNCEBACKFROMA
DAYWITHOUTPROGRESS 11

23. FAILINGTOBOUNCEBACKFROMA
DAYWITHOUTPROGRESS
Stay positive and motivated. Make a daily to-do list.
Treat your job search like a sales job. Remind yourself daily about
the things you have to offer an employer. Believe in yourself.
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24. GETTINGDISTRACTEDANDLEAVING
TOOLITTLETIMEFORTHESEARCH12

25. GETTINGDISTRACTEDANDLEAVING
TOOLITTLETIMEFORTHESEARCH
Keep household tasks for evening as if you were working full time. See if you can
swap child care with another family member. You need time to focus. Establish a
routine.
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26. FAILINGTOGETHELPREVIEWING
YOURRÉSUMÉ13

27. FAILINGTOGETHELPREVIEWING
YOURRÉSUMÉ
You might think your résumé is flawless, but chances are you’re
wrong. Have at least 2 or 3 people review your résumé for spelling
errors, irrelevant information, and skills you haven’t profiled.
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28. NOTDIVERSIFYINGYOURJOBSEARCH.
SOMEPEOPLERELYONONLINEJOBPOSTINGS;
OTHERSDEPENDONLYONNETWORKING
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29. If you are not a very social person, ask yourself if you are spending too much time in front of
your computer. You need to be contacting people you know and going to business and social
events. If you are a person who is very social, you may need to spend more time researching
companies and looking online postings. Find a balance.
NOTDIVERSIFYINGYOURJOBSEARCH.
SOMEPEOPLERELYONONLINEJOBPOSTINGS;
OTHERSDEPENDONLYONNETWORKING
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30. FAILINGTOTAILORYOURRÉSUMÉWITHRELEVANT
KEYWORDSFOREACHJOBAPPLICATION
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31. FAILINGTOTAILORYOURRÉSUMÉWITHRELEVANT
KEYWORDSFOREACHJOBAPPLICATION
Customizing your résumé is crucial. A tailored résumé tells an employer that you’ve done your
homework and you’re serious about the job. If you’re not sure how to do this, use the internet or ask a
friend, former colleague, or career expert for help.
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32. JUMPINGINTOASEARCHWITHEXPECTATIONSTHAT
AREEITHERTOOSPECIFICORTOOBROAD
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33. Approach the job search with an open mind, but set some boundaries for yourself. If you apply too broadly,
you will waste a lot of time on applications that will not yield interviews. Companies want applicants who
closely fit the job posting. If you apply too narrowly, you will not find many jobs to apply for.
JUMPINGINTOASEARCHWITHEXPECTATIONSTHAT
AREEITHERTOOSPECIFICORTOOBROAD
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34. BECOMINGISOLATEDFROMFRIENDSANDFAMILYBECAUSE
YOUSPENDTOOMUCHTIMESEARCHINGFORJOBS
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35. BECOMINGISOLATEDFROMFRIENDSANDFAMILYBECAUSE
YOUSPENDTOOMUCHTIMESEARCHINGFORJOBS
Build in some social time every week. Your networking meetings will be a part of this. However, it is important to
schedule something with friends or family because you are not seeing coworkers every day. This can get isolating.
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36. FORGETTINGTOINCLUDEOCCASIONAL
BREAKSORSOCIALACTIVITIES18

37. It’s important to take breaks for social activities and personal time, but limit yourself.
Frequent and long breaks can destroy your chances of finding employment.
FORGETTINGTOINCLUDEOCCASIONAL
BREAKSORSOCIALACTIVITIES18

38. RUSHINGINTOTHE
PROCESSTOOQUICKLY19

39. RUSHINGINTOTHE
PROCESSTOOQUICKLY
Do your homework. Looking for a job is a process that has a big learning
curve. Talk to others who have been in your shoes about lessons they’ve
learned and mistakes they’ve made. Consult job search books or go to a job
search class.
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40. NOWGOGETITTIGER!
ANDREMEMBER...

41. PASSION

42. PHOTOSCOURTESYOF:StormThorgerson&StormStudios,R.I.P.
SOURCE: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/03/18/6-sure-ways-to-sabotage-your-job-search/

43. JARKKOSJÖMAN
@j_sjoman
THISWASFUN
PLEASESHAREMYSLIDES.