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7 Common Job Hunting Myths
The document addresses common myths related to job hunting, clarifying that being unemployed does not disadvantage candidates, and emphasizes prioritizing quality leads over quantity. It highlights the psychological pressures during job searches and the importance of building connections while also recognizing the need for support from others. Additionally, it advises that job seekers do not have to accept the first offer unless absolutely necessary.
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7 Common Job Hunting Myths
- 1. COMMON JOB HUNTING MYTHS For Dummiesis a registered trademark of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 7
- 2. “Being unemployed puts youat a tremendous disadvantage when you’re looking for a job” Myth # 1:
- 3. Employers today understandthere are many reasons qualified workers are unemployed. Downsizings, mergers, and restructurings, etc.
- 4. “You should give 100%effort to every job lead you uncover” Myth # 2:
- 5. This truism hasa nice, inspirational ring to it but if you follow it to the letter, you’re going to burn out very quickly.
- 6. Be willing toinvestigate and pursue every job lead that comes your way, but you NEED TO PRIORITIZE. Focus your effort on leads that are most likely to result in an offer you would accept.
- 7. The number ofleads you uncover isn’t the only factor to finding the kind of job you want. It’s the QUALITY of those leads and your efforts that count.
- 8. “Finding a jobis harder than any job you will ever have” Myth # 3:
- 9. The hardest partis dealing with all the pressures — psychological, familial, and financial — that often arise during the course of a job search.
- 10. The truth is,you don’t need innate talent or highly specialized skills to conduct a successful job search. You simply need to do a lot of the things you already know how to do in a focused, disciplined, and systematic way.
- 11. “When you’re unemployed, you can’tafford to turn down a job offer” Myth # 4:
- 12. Depending upon anynumber of factors — time, finances, sanity level — you may have to accept a job offer that you’re not really thrilled about. Don’t assume you have to accept the first job you’re offered, unless it’s absolutely necessary.
- 13. Temporary work orfreelancing can help keep the wolf away from your door and allow you to keep your job search going until you get an offer that makes sense.
- 14. “The only wayto get a good job in many industries is to have the right connections” Myth # 5:
- 15. Having the rightconnections is an enormous advantage in any business endeavor. But a major part of conducting a successful job hunt is making the connections you need as your search progresses.
- 16. “Being good at interviewsis the most important job hunting skill” Myth # 6:
- 17. The ability tomake a strong, positive impression is a valuable skill. But before you can put those interviewing skills to use, you have to know how to convert job leads into interview opportunities.
- 18. “The only personyou can really depend on in a job search is yourself” Myth # 7:
- 19. You need plentyof help from friends, family members, network contacts, and, in some cases, recruiters and professional career counselors.
- 20. Early on inyour job search, you need to figure out what help you need, how to access that help, and how to show your gratitude when you get it.
- 21. JUMP-START YOUR JOB HUNTWITH THESE FOR DUMMIES BOOKS: Hilly Meadow © Getty Images Myth Sign © Getty Images/iStockphoto Road sign © Semmick Photo/Shutterstock Content from Job Hunting for Dummies by Max Messmer. Learn more: http://bit.ly/JobHuntingFD