6 things not to do in a job search

1. 6 things not to do in a job search Mr. Endicott Personal Career Planning Class David Bakke, MoneyCrashers.com contributor

2. 1. Send in your resume with proofreading it -Most potential employers' first impression of you -It is important to make sure it's perfect. Be sure it is 100 percent error-free 2. Don’t become discouraged -You may interview with dozens of companies, never to hear from them again -You may experience many unreturned phone calls -It is important to maintain a positive attitude and an upbeat outlook -Becoming discouraged only works against you. Don’t do these things in your job search

3. 3. Telling the whole world you're looking for work -This is especially true if you're employed. If your boss finds out that you're thinking about leaving, he could speed up the process by giving you the boot. -The last thing you want is to lose your current position before you've found a new one. Keep your job search to yourself 4. Don’t use a singular job search strategy -If you want to find a job quickly, search for leads in every way possible 5. Don’t underestimating the power of networking -While some job events/career fairs may seem like a waste of time, you never know where your next key contact will come from. -Embrace networking as a major piece of your job-hunting strategy. -Join or become more active in professional groups And please don’t make these mistakes in your job search

4. 6. Forget to keep all points of contact professional -Whether it's the voice-mail greeting on your cellphone or the appearance of your social media pages, make sure everything looks and sounds immaculately professional. -If employers are interested in you, be assured that they will investigate you,and that includes visiting your online profiles. -If you have anything that you wouldn't feel comfortable with an employer -- or your mother -- seeing online, either remove it or be sure that your privacy settings on Facebook and LinkedIn prohibit an employer from seeing it. One last thing you should not do in your job search

5. Although the economy has shown some recent signs of recovery, the current unemployment rate stands at 7 percent. • Remember most employers have some “wiggle room” when discussing a salary • See if you're making any of these job-hunting mistakes, and fix them before it's too late. Final Thoughts