Learning From the Mistakes of Others Part Two
In the previous article, we discussed some of the mistakes veteran job hunters have made when they were starting out. In this article, let's continue to expand on the theme and see some other examples of where we can avoid the traps in our path.
Mistake #3: I just know I have the job so I will quit looking.
This mistake has sent more college graduates running for the phone to call Daddy for a loan than any other. We all like to be positive and it is great to have confidence in yourself but if you enjoy having a roof over your head and electricity, it is best not to over indulge in the fantasy. Just remember, no matter how great you are, there is always the chance that the employer had someone else in mind for the entry level job opening or internship.
Solution: Keep looking and putting in resumes, even if you are certain. You never know, you might get an even better offer and, at the very worst, you would merely have to turn down an extra job or internship, which is a great boost for the self esteem.
Mistake #4: If I call them back, I will seem too anxious.
Okay, this piece of folklore has been passed down as a dating rule for the last fifty years and somehow it got assigned to job hunters as well. Don't buy into it. Calling a company back is a very good idea. It shows them you are really interested in the job and not just filling out applications. It also displays a self motivated trait in your character that employers look for. After all, I will bet you have never seen a notice of an entry level job opening that is seeking an unmotivated couch potato.
Stay tuned for the next part of the series and find what other mistaken notions people hold.
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