Apply for a Job

10 Things to Stop Doing When You

Stop using a generic resume and cover letter

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Proofread your resume, cover letter, and any other documents you submit.

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Focus on positions that align with your skills and experience.

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Make sure you meet the qualifications listed in the job posting.

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Instead, focus on a few positions that you are genuinely interested in.

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Clean up your social media profiles and make sure your online presence is professional.

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Learn about the company's values, mission, and culture before applying.

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Create a professional email address for job applications.

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Send a thank-you email or note after an interview to express your interest.

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Research common interview questions, practice your responses, and be ready to ask questions of your own.

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Apply for a Job

Stop using a generic resume and cover letter

Proofread your resume, cover letter, and any other documents you submit.

Stop submitting applications with spelling and grammar mistakes

Focus on positions that align with your skills and experience.

Stop applying for jobs you are not qualified for

Make sure you meet the qualifications listed in the job posting.

Stop ignoring the job requirements

Instead, focus on a few positions that you are genuinely interested in.

Stop applying to too many jobs at once

Clean up your social media profiles and make sure your online presence is professional.

Stop neglecting your online presence

Learn about the company's values, mission, and culture before applying.

Stop skipping research on the company

Create a professional email address for job applications.

Stop using unprofessional email addresses

Send a thank-you email or note after an interview to express your interest.

Stop forgetting to follow up

Research common interview questions, practice your responses, and be ready to ask questions of your own.

Stop being unprepared for interviews

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