1.
Write a resume and cover letter specifically targeted toward each and every job
20 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Always highlight relevant skills both in the cover letter and in the resume
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Make every effort to address application materials to a person, not “To whom it may concern”
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Google search yourself; your employer will likely do his or her own search of your name
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Use your connections; network effectively
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Always have an interview outfit ironed and ready
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Make sure that your social networking sites are professional and presentable
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Apply to a job immediately after discovering an opening
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Set alerts on job search sites so that you immediately know about relevant job openings
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Practice being interviewed in order to feel prepared
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Bring a two copies of your resume along to an interview
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
In addition to the resumes, bring a small notepad and a pen to the interview in order to take notes
9 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Thoroughly research proper interview attire and dress appropriately
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Always remember that when dressing for an interview, the point is to look professional, not draw attention to yourself
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Make yourself stand out by being prepared and poised, not dressed ostentatiously
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Be yourself during an interview; show your personality
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Be confident but not self-righteous
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Research common interview questions and practice answering them
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Always thank the person who interviews you for both their time and consideration
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Send a thank-you note after an interview; reiterate your interest in the job
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
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