November 16th, 2011 
Admin If you are anything like me, and I’m sure there are a lot of you out there, I’m stuck in the Stone Age when it comes to job searching. Let’s face it, old school techniques can die out. Once again on Yahoo hot jobs in the column titled “The Savvy Networker”, author Liz Ryan gives 10 old school resume myths that just do not make the cut anymore. Since I began reading Liz’s articles I have altered my resume and am feeling fairly good about myself. I just implemented the changes so I am waiting to see results, but at least I have a small more confidence. Listed below are the “10 Job Search Rules to Break This Minute”. Just so everybody is clear, this is a list of myths and you should do the opposite.
1. Never use “I” in your resume.
2. By no means make it obvious (on LinkedIn, for instance) that you’re job-seeking.
3. Your cover letter need to be conversational, whilst your resume need to be formal.
4. If you can reach an HR person inside the company, you’re ahead of the game
5. When you’re asked for salary requirements, quote the lowest number you can.
6. In a job interview, talk as significantly of the time as you can.
7. On a job interview, make positive the interviewer knows you’re perfect for the job.
8. Ask the interviewer, “Can I have the job?”
9. Wait until the job provide is extended just before discussing salary.
10. Only go after jobs that look perfect for you, on paper.
Of Course there is much more details involved with this list, but it is not my objective to take the authors thunder and of course with her experience is a significantly much better writer than I am. I wanted to share this with you to strike interest in hopes that it inspires you the way it inspired me.
Here is the URL: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-professionals-the_savvy_networker_10_job_search_rules_to_break_this_minute-103
Happy Job Hunting
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