How to Not Make a Mistake when Searching for a Job

By Kelly Phillips

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It's easy to make job search mistakes when you're a college student. After all, you've never really learned how or how not to look for a job. There are at least 10 job search mistakes students commonly make. So here's a crash course on what not to do or think while searching for a job:

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Step1
Don't Think You're Entitled to a Job.
Step2
Don't Assume You Have No Valid Work Experience.
Step3
Don't Fail to Explore All Career Possibilities.
Step4
Don't Use Passive Job Search Methods.
Step5
Don't Worry About The Rest of Your Life Before It Unfolds.
Step6
Don't Ignore Your Campus Career Center.
Step7
Don't Treat Less-Than-Knowledgeable People as Career Experts.
Step8
Don't Let Opportunities to Gain Experience Pass You By.
Step9
Don't Neglect to Talk to People in Your Chosen Field.
Step10
Don't Believe Your Major Limits Your Career Options.

Tips & Warnings

  • Be confident!

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on 11/2/2007 Excellent advice! These tips should be shown to everyone looking for a job!

Check out: http://www.ehow.com/how_2101108_be-successful-finding-good-jobs.html

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