After graduating college, the next step for most young people is to find a job. Recent college graduates spend a lot of time searching for a job, to varying degrees of success. Since recent graduates haven't had a lot of experience in job hunting, there tend to be some pretty common mistakes that they make.
Focusing On One, Perfect Job
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Relying On The Internet
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Emphasizing Education Instead Of Experience
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Not Asking Around Enough
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Trusting Facebook’s Privacy Settings
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Making One Resumé
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Not Following Up
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Underutilizing The Career Center
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Not Asking Questions
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Unprofessional Voicemails
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Not Sending A Thank You Note
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Boring, Biographical Resumés
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Emphasizing One Skill Set
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Leaving Cell Phone On During Interview
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Not Knowing About The Company
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Talking About Mom And Dad
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Inappropriate Dress
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