Myth: Using gimmicks or props to get the attention of the employer is a great way to make a first…
Getting attention is important..but be careful how you do it.
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Myth: Using gimmicks or props to get the attention of the employer is a great way to make a first…
Myth: Apply for jobs you are under-qualified for and hope you can impress them in the interview. Reality: If you…
Myth: Tell the employer what you did in your part-time, internship or summer job. Reality: No!…Employers are not interested in what…
Myth: If there are gaps in your resumé (such as travel), you can always explain it in the interview. Reality:…
Myth: Resumés or cover letters with typos or grammatical errors are no big deal…mistakes happen. Reality: Wrong! If the hiring…
Myth: Showing up at a company, unannounced, a “cold call” is a good way to show you are confident and…
Myth: It’s not who you know, it’s what you know. Reality: WRONG!…Network, network, network… “Good people know good people.” The people…
Myth: “Thank-you” notes are passé, “old school” and not necessary. Reality: “Thank-you” notes give you one more opportunity to tell…
Myth: Companies hire the most qualified candidates. Reality: Companies hire the person or persons they determine are the best fit…
Myth: Interviewers care about your long-term objectives. Reality: Interviewers only care about hiring the right person to fill the position…their…