Anyone looking for a new job can do a lot wrong. Applicant's worst mistakes - and tips on how you can definitely do better.
- Mistakes are human - even when applying .
- All the better if you know the worst no-gos when looking for a job .
- You can do it much better - experts give tips .
Problems when looking for a job are normal
Finding a job is certainly not easy. The application alone takes strength and nerves - combined with a lot of uncertainty. It is good to know what really matters. It starts with an appealing cover letter * - and in the interview * means that you sell as well as possible without pretending.
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So far so good. Nevertheless, applicants like to make the same mistakes over and over again as the experts at career-friendly.dewarn. So that the same thing doesn't happen to you when looking for a job, we give you an overview of the worst no-gos here.
Common mistakes when looking for a job
1. Mistake number one: plunge headlong into the job search .
From the experts' point of view, this is the wrong approach. Instead, you should be aware of what exactly you want yourself, what jobs you are really qualified for - and how you would like to develop. So don't start completely haphazard.
2. Mistake number two: give away opportunities .
"Many coveted positions are filled with vitamin B, so good contacts," know the experts at karrierebibel.de. Even if contacts may first have to be created - it is important to build a professional network. You could make contacts, for example, at job fairs, at a networking event or, for example, at public lectures. At least as important is maintaining contacts on social media. Xing, LinkedIn or Facebook - the platforms can help.
3. Mistake number three: Underestimate the effort involved in finding a job .
Every application needs an individual cover letter, as career counselors repeatedly emphasize. So you should be able to take this time. Because the application is the A&O to find access at all.
4. Mistake number four: bypass the HR manager .
Applying directly for a new job and avoiding the HR manager (as is the case with a formal application in many companies) can be disadvantageous, as reported by the Business Insider, citing experts.
5. Mistake number five: Go unprepared for the interview .
"There is nothing worse than when a candidate asks: What is your company actually doing?" The business insider quotes expert Pete Sosnowski, head of human resources and co-founder of the Zety website. These types of questions are likely to be removed from the list of potential candidates.
Finding a job: learn from your mistakes
Errors or not: If you are looking for a job, you should definitely train yourself with a positive attitude , experts advise. Especially in the interview, the chances could improve significantly through a positive attitude. Of course, that's easier said than done. Cancellations are frustrating, but you shouldn't make the mistake of taking them personally, the experts advise. Instead, you should remain objective and learn from experience. Do it better next time.
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