Even the savviest job seeker is bound to make a mistake here and there, but in a highly competitive talent market, a small mistake could cost you the job of your dreams.
"It is easy for even the savviest of job seekers to make mistakes. By learning how to navigate potential pitfalls from the outset, your job search will be more productive and yield more positive results," says Ford R. Myers, career coach, speaker and author of "Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring. Here are the top 10 mistakes job seekers make and our experts' tips on how to avoid them.
Mistake #1: Responding to Online Job Postings
In general, job postings and "want ads" produce little value, says Myers. Instead, he suggests spending no more than five percent of your valuable time on public job postings, and devoting the bulk of your time to productive networking.
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