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July 20th, 2010 | 
Author: Let’s take a look at eight common job search myths…and the reality behind them:
The best qualified individual gets the job.
Actually, it’s the best candidate who gets the job. That person may or may not be the best qualified. Understand the difference.
Job boards are the best source of leads.
Your network is the best source of leads. It’s fine to check online and to peruse the want ads…but don’t spend too much time there. Most jobs are never posted.
It’s nearly impossible to find those hidden jobs.
Not if you put some work into it, and if you’re purposeful about how you go about it. Make sure people know about your search. They can’t help you if they don’t know you’re looking. Keep working to expand your network. Every meeting with another person is a potential networking opportunity. Think about who might be able to help you – even if it’s someone you don’t know yet – and figure out how you can go about meeting that person.
Thank you letters are passé.
If you don’t really want the job, skip the thank you letter. Otherwise, you’d better write one. It’s your last chance to sell yourself – to underscore why you’re the person who can help solve whatever problem it is the hiring manager is facing.
Your recruiter works for you.
No, no, no. He works for the hiring company. His job is to fill the open position with the best candidate – as defined by the hiring company. If you’re a good match, it’s in the headhunter’s best interest to try to close the deal and get you placed. But you’re not paying him, and he’s not an employment agent.
Offering to take a cut in salary will boost your chances of landing the job.
That depends – on how much of a cut we’re talking about, and how you bring it up. Flexibility is important – even in this market, you’d be surprised how many candidates draw a line in the sand regarding what they will and will not accept. Still, it’s important that you broach the subject at the right time, especially if it’s a significant decrease from what you were previously earning (say, 20%). You don’t want to come off as desperate, and neither do you want to be perceived as someone who will bolt the minute the employment situation improves.
The hiring company will contact you if they’re interested.
Maybe. Maybe not. Don’t sit back and wait for the phone call, especially in this tight job market. Submit your resume, wait a week, and then follow up.
University employment resources are only for kids.
Career assistance isn’t limited solely to recent graduates. Whether or not your alma mater offers a robust slate of services is another story – but you won’t know if you don’t check it out. You might find things like career coaching or counseling, networking events, and recruitment firm referrals. Go to your school’s website and see if there’s some sort of Career Center, online community, or yellow pages.
About the author: Rebecca Metschke helps professionals seeking a competitive advantage in today’s global economy.
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I know that parts of this aretilce are so basic that it will appear to some of you as third grade curriculum. To others who may not have been in the work force for awhile it will be necessary reading. So with that said let’s begin.
What exactly is a resume and the purpose?
Simply put a resume is a review of your work history. This article is about “How To Write a Resume.” It only explains the purpose of having one. If you have never written one then you need to do it right. Consider hiring a professional service to get you started. Resumesplanet can provide you with a professional, entry level resume, for a very reasonable price.
If you have a long work history going back 20+ years it’s not necessary to review your whole life. Just the last four to five jobs you have held, the position, responsibilities, acknowledgments etc. It should be well written (we will show you how to do that further down). The purpose – is to get an interview! Like anything, you have about 15 – 20 seconds to grab the readers attention. Fail to do that and your resume goes in the trash.
Who needs a resume?
Anyone who needs a job, whether it is to change careers, or stay within the same type of job needs a resume. If you are new to the work force, whether just out of college or a stay at home mom/dad this gives you the opportunity to display your abilities and skills. Even if you are going to an interview through the referral of a friend you need a well written resume. If it is well written it will answer many questions the interviewer may have. Now if the position is making hamburgers at McDonalds or tacos at Taco Bell this won’t necessarily apply. For any other type of employment (manufacturing etc.) it is an absolute necessity, and it must be done right!
Can I write it myself or is it complex?
Anyone can write a resume themselves but will the person you want to impress read it? Well, that’s another story. Our goal is to offer help with this to make sure you have the best chance of gaining the interview. Even a first time job seeker needs the best resume they can have, and we don’t mean on fancy, watermarked paper. If your content doesn’t grab their attention your fancy paper won’t either.
Why might I need to have my resume professionally written?
If the job you are applying for pays minimum wage, then you don’t need to spend a lot of money for this service. A quality Resume Template is what you need. However, that doesn’t mean that you can sit down and in 15 minutes crank one out. The idea that you can successfully do this is a myth.
Over the years the type of resume required to obtain a quality job has changed. If you have never written a resume then you do need guidance in what the corporate world is looking for. You will only have 15 to 20 seconds to get the readers attention so quality counts.
Are there resume templates available if I choose to write it myself?
Let me recommend another additional source to you. These are resume e-books that allow you to make a quality looking resume. They will hold you by the hand and lead you step by step through the process. These will have everything you need to get the look and appearance you need without breaking the bank. HOWEVER it wouldn’t be fair to leave it at that when I know better. What I said was true except that these e-books will give you a resume that will look like it came from a text book and yours will look like everyone else’s.
What you really need to be competitive is one professionally written (they aren’t that expensive) and are worth every penny. A professionally written resume will make you stand out because these writers know how to highlight your strengths.
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