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How to avoid a dead-end job search

July 23, 2010 by Alexis Cala

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Searching for jobs online is a great way to see who’s hiring and allows your resume to be seen by employers. But if you’re only looking online, you may be missing out on job opportunities. Not to mention, there are some common mistakes that can actually keep you from being hired.

While you should search online, you need to get out there and talk to people too. Whether they’re business owners, friends, etc. – you never know who might have a great job for you.

Make sure you’re not standing in the way of your job search. Here are a few places to get you started:

  • Five Mistakes Online Job Hunters Make
  • Interview do’s and don’ts
  • How to find “hidden” jobs
  • A basic guide to networking
  • Pounding the pavement

It’s important to make a good impression both in person and online. Keep in mind, more employers are using the web to get an idea of who you are. Would you want a future employer to see what you shared on Facebook?

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