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5 Things Job Seekers should not do

5 Things Job Seekers should not do | Job Advice - on Getting Hired | Scoop.it
Looking for work while you're still employed? Watch out for these five mistakes job seekers need to avoid on their LinkedIn profile.
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We all know the typical mistakes that should not be done.  Please read the article for full details.

 

You would be surpirsed how many people break all of the rules:

 

Two mentioned in the article:

Don't use your work phone number

Don't use your work email address

 

Others:

Don't come into work dressed in a high powered suit when the dress code is business casual and tell your boss that you have to go to a doctor's apointment.

Don't tell everyone at work about the interview,

 

Also, if the interview progresses make sure that you tell the HR Representative to not contact your present employer until you are advised. 

 

 

 

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Basic Networking III: Professors - Spark Hire

Basic Networking III: Professors - Spark Hire | Job Advice - on Getting Hired | Scoop.it
Believe it or not, befriending a professor can help you out in so many ways. They make amazing references if you play your cards right.
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Get to know your professors and don't be shy to ask them for assistance with connecting to the right person or reference letters!

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How to Say 'Look at Me!' to an Online Recruiter - New York Times

How to Say 'Look at Me!' to an Online Recruiter - New York Times | Job Advice - on Getting Hired | Scoop.it

 

Do How to Say 'Look at Me!' to an Online Recruiter
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Baldly asking someone at a company for help in landing a job is never a good idea, on LinkedIn or anywhere else.

Trish Sadar's insight:

Nice article from the New York Times.

 

Starting a blog or taking part of a blog that is part of the industry that you are applying for, and liking the company you are interviewing on facebook are great suggestions.

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