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Avoid These Unprofessional Mistakes on your Resume
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Avoid These Unprofessional Mistakes on your Resume

Anyone who has looked for a new job knows that the first step to getting your foot in the door is a great resume that stands out and makes an employer want to call you for an interview. In order to begin with a great resume, there are several mistakes you want to be sure to avoid. Below are the top examples of unprofessional mistakes commonly made on resumes that you should be aware of.

Red Flags to Look Out For When Hiring
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Red Flags to Look Out For When Hiring

While you can’t avoid all hiring mistakes, there are warning signs to be on the lookout for when reviewing resumes and conducting interviews. Poor spelling and grammar on resumes are common deal breakers, but here are other red flags to watch out for hiring.

Internship Crucial for Success
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Internship Crucial for Success

Most university students are not enthusiastic about their internship opportunities. Before you decide to pass on that internship, consider the downsides for turning one down first and then really think if it’s the best decision for you and your future goals…

Cover Letter Cliches to Avoid
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Cover Letter Cliches to Avoid

Cover letters can be challenging. There are plenty of advice and warnings about what to avoid in your resume, but the cover letter tends to be overlooked. Writing a cover letter is an ideal way for a potential employee to show off their talents and personality so it’s important to make the most of this opportunity. It should be professional, but still allow some of your unique qualities to shine. The worst thing a potential employee can do is sound like a robot, and there are cliche phrases that make employers cringe.

Interview Questions You Should Be Asking
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Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

Interview candidates are an eager-to-please bunch. Because their future depends on the success of their job interview, Interviewees tend to think that the best way to a successful interview is by having the right answers to all the interview questions. A majority of interview preparations (because you should in fact, be preparing) is focussed heavily on responding to potential interview questions. While this is indeed a crucial element for a favourable interview, there’s another important aspect many people forget to prepare for: asking informed and thoughtful questions of your own.