5 Job Hunt Mistakes That Are Costing Recent Grads Their Dream Jobs (Stop #3 Immediately!)
Here's the brutal truth: 90% of recent grads are making these exact job hunt mistakes that are keeping them unemployed. 😱 While you're struggling to get callbacks, the competition is using these insider secrets to land multiple offers.
Real talk from a LinkedIn career expert: these are the 5 deadly mistakes you need to fix TODAY:
• **Mass Applying With Generic Resumes** - Stop the madness! Tailoring each resume takes 10 minutes but increases your callback rate by 300% 🎯
• **Ignoring Your LinkedIn Profile** - Plot twist: recruiters check your LinkedIn BEFORE calling you. A weak profile = instant rejection
• **Not Networking Like Your Career Depends On It** - Because it does! Alumni connections get you past the resume black hole and straight to interviews
• **Winging Interviews** - The top candidates practice answers to common questions until they sound natural. Your competition is rehearsing right now! 🎤
• **Forgetting to Follow Up** - A simple thank-you email keeps you top of mind and shows professionalism most grads lack
The bottom line? While everyone else is making these rookie mistakes, you'll be implementing pro strategies that get results. Which mistake are you fixing first? 💡
Ref: https://www.thestreet.com/video/biggest-mistakes-youre-making-on-the-job-hunt-according-to-a-linkedin-career-expert
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