Daily Career Connection

When you begin to ponder on your strengths and weaknesses as an individual and begin a careful analysis of the things that you can do, you cannot do, you want to do and you don’t want to do, chances are, you are going to rediscover who you really are as a person-on what you really want to become in life and on what you really want to happen to your life.
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When it comes to job interviews applicants often struggle with which persona or aspects of their personalities they should project, and which they should keep in the background. Obviously self-confidence is important, but what about flamboyance and charisma or authenticity? The image that job applicants project in the interview will not only have an affect on whether or not they are hired, but could also impact their chances of promotion and leadership opportunities.
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Maybe the idea of cold calling is new to you, or you’ve never considered it before for other reasons. Now might be good time to revisit it. It may be worth stronger consideration if you’ve been out of work for a while or if everything else you’ve tried has failed.

Statistics show that many job openings are never advertised publicly. If they are not filled by a recruiter, they are filled either in-house or by word-of-mouth, or some other form of networking. This is especially true for many of the more desirable jobs. People want to work with people they know, so their associates are usually the first to hear about vacancies.

If you’re already convinced that cold calling is they way to go but didn’t know how to do it, here’s a plan to help you get started:
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Quality Over Quantity http://inovahire.com/blog/job-search/silly-job-seeker-mistakes

The job seekers that think they know what to avoid doing during a job interview are usually the job seekers that make silly mistakes! Your everyday habits carry with you during a job interview, and because they are habits, most job seekers don’t even know they are doing something! Before your next job interview, make sure you don’t make any of the following silly mistakes:

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #1: Too Much Perfume or Cologne

This is my favorite! Have you ever been in a room, or an elevator, where the person next to you is suffocating you with their perfume? Or have you ever smelt a perfume that smells worst than your dog’s breathe? I don’t know about you, but when that happens to me, I try to get as far away from that person as possible! So, if the employer is being suffocated by your perfume or gets a migraine from being around you, I wouldn’t count on being in the interview for very long!

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #2: Run in Your Tights

You decided to wear a professional skirt, and like you should, wore tights. Then, after sitting down you go to cross your legs and realize you have a run going from your knee down to your heel. Check your tights before you interview! This shows sloppiness!

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #3: Unzipped Fly

This happens to many people, so don’t worry, you’re not alone. But, think of it this way. When something is out of place and it bugs you, what do you do? Stare! So instead of focusing on you, the employer is focusing on how to inform you that your fly is down without making either of you feel awkward.

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #4: Open-Toe Shoes

This one you want to avoid! Open-toe shoes are meant to have a sexual appeal not a professional one!

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #5: First Name Basis

Just because you call your current boss by their first name, doesn’t mean you can call the person interviewing you by theirs! Further, addressing someone by his or her last name shows a certain level of respect.

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #6: Chipped Nail Polish

By not paying attention to your appearance, how can an employer expect you to pay attention to your job? They can’t!

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #7: Bed Head

Guys, left over hair gel is a big no-no and girls, snarly hair is a no-no! If you don’t plan on showering, at least brush!

Silly Job Seeker Mistake #8: Uninformed References

This is one of my favorites. If you are going to put someone down as a reference, make sure they know. If a potential employer calls this individual and they get a response such as, “ummm, I don’t know that person,” it won’t look too good!

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.