The Not-to-Do List 10 Job Search Tactics to Stop Now

The Not-to-Do List 10 Job Search Tactics to Stop NowThe Not-to-Do List 10 Job Search Tactics to Stop Now3There is so much information available about how to job search and what to do to get the job. However, many job binnenseekers often wonder where they have gone wrong. Below is our not-to-do list for job searching, including 10 job search tactics to stop now. You may be surprised to find that you are making mistakes in your job search and not even know it.Here are 10 Jobs Search Tactics to Stop NowApplying for Every JobApplying for every job listing you come across is not an effective way to spend your time when job searching. While you may think of it as getting your resume out in order to get a job, instead you are actually hurting your chances of ever hearing back. Use your time more wisely to find jobs that you are qualified for.Sending Formulaic Letters/ResumesMany hiring companies provide specific instructions as to what they want to see on a cover letter and resume. Dont sen d them pre-written form letters that do not address these requirements. Not only does it show you cant follow their directions, it hurts your chances of getting a call for an interview.Being UnprofessionalWhen you are trying to get a professional job, you must act like a professional. Use a professional style email, avoid using slang in your documents, and if you get an interview, make sure you are dressed appropriately.Not Following UpBy following up with the hiring parties after phone calls and interviews, you can increase your chances of being remembered and being considered for the job. Saying thank you is a simple gesture that goes a long way.ProcrastinatingWaiting until the very last minute to submit an application, to return emails or phone calls, or to send in required documents is a good way to keep yourself out of the running. Make sure to be prompt in your responses to all communications and requests from the company.Being InconsistentThis applies to how you act and what your social media pages say. HR managers ARE looking at social media sites and if you come to an interview acting like a professional, but your facebook inc page is littered with inappropriate pictures and posts, you may find you never hear back. If you talk the talk, walk the walk.Using One Method of Job SearchingWhile you may find some success by only using one method of job searching, you can greatly increase your chances of finding open jobs by using different forms of job searching. Make sure to use your network, search online, use targeted keywords, attend job fairs, and check out professional organizations. Dont limit yourself.Not NetworkingSome jobs are never publicly advertised. By networking you can open up opportunities that you may have never been able to find on your own. For those who hate networking, a small network is better than no network.Being UnrealisticThere are so many ways this can hurt your job search. From overselling yourself to thinking you should have eve ry job you apply for, being unrealistic in your own skill level and in what you expect from the employer can be detrimental. Step back and analyze things before being too demanding- or not demanding enough.MiscommunicationThere is a pretty narrow path to follow when it comes to staying in communication with hiring companies. If you are not prompt in returning emails and phone calls, it can give the impression that you are not reliable. On the other side is the act of over-communicating. While you dont want to take too long to respond to communications, you also dont want to be overbearing and annoying by sending emails every few hours until you hear something.Although it sounds like job seekers need to walk a fine line when trying to get a job, it is really about finding balance and being persistent. There is no doubt that a job search is hard work. However, by being mindful of details, acting professionally, and making sure to keep an open mind, it may be a bit easier to find the j ob you have been looking for all along.Readers, what other job search tactics should you not partake in? Share your tips with us in the comment section below