I have collected four job-related tips that go through job hunting advice circles, and I've broken down why not look at them.
Quick disclaimer: I've given all the tips below one way or another myself, so I'm not saying these tips aren't entirely right. After all, there are reasons often quoted. What is important to remember is that there is no one-size-fits-all in the job market. Recruitment is based on a human-to-human interaction, so you always want to consider your specific situation before applying any tip or strategy, no matter what the strengths or steps may seem. Read on for advice you should ignore - or at least make sure it's right for you and your life before blindly following.
Myth # 1: Follow and employ shifting process.
Yes, you want to follow an employer or hiring manager who has been part of the process. Yes, it can help improve the process. However, if the process slows to a point that you will need to follow for several weeks to keep in mind, stop asking specifically about the process after a question or two. You will have to do your own research on anything other than the process, or else you will find it overwhelming and frustrating.
The best tip would be to plan your follow-up; it may be okay to just try and move the process over again, or you may want to get connected to completely different topics. Try bringing something you discussed in your interview, or send a copy together that might interest your interviewer with a letter about how the passage made you think about them.
Myth # 2: If you spent less than a year working, just leave it to start over.
If you have one short chapter on your resume, you may want to remove it. But a brief review isn't too bad, so removing it from your resume can remove valuable information. Additionally, if you have a short stump in your employment history and you follow this rule faithfully, your resume will look like swiss cheese.
Instead, consider separating the temporary union from the restart, and consider the pros and cons of your specific situation. There are many reasons to resign before the one-year mark, and you can explain that you have received the best offer of work or your life situation has changed in your letter of interview or interview. With good planning and details, your perfect resume may look simple and simple instead of stylish - and it will show you have a different experience.
Myth # 3: Always dress up for an interview.
You really want to look good and professional, but that doesn't mean wearing them all the time. Take, for example, a senior candidate who interviewed a businessman. Her choice of dress suit grew beyond the context in which people wore delicate clothing and skirts, and insisted she was from a traditional company, brick and mortar.
Instead, viva accordingly for the interview, where it should decide not on one level, but where you are interviewing. Do your own research for the company: Check out framed photos of people, look at job boards like Glassdoor.com for photos of the office itself and how people dress, and read company culture. You will want to emphasize that you are okay with the company and the people who work there, not just well-dressed.
Myth # 4: Don't share a salary number.
There is widespread speculation that everyone involved in the first conversation about wage negotiations is always lost, but it's not true. Whoever talks first stops the conversation, so if the company plans to cut you the ball and you speak first in large numbers, then they'll know they'll have to negotiate hard to enforce your salary (or maybe they'll know better than to cut the ball). This is just one example when sharing a salary number is not a bad idea.
Instead, do a thorough research on market security for the role you discuss, comfortably and ask for that type (or higher!), And be prepared to share your number if you feel it will help move the conversation to where you want to be.
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