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Career Question of the Day

CQ#53: What shouldn't I do when applying for a job online?


Quick Answer:

As a recruiter, I can tell you exactly what employers are looking for. Applying online has become the most contemporary and widely accepted means of finding a job, so here are my top 10 suggestions for online job seekers:

1. Always, always attach your resume and samples if they apply. Cover letters that try to entice me to request these materials, quite frankly, backfire. It shows a lack of attention to detail and, to be honest, there hasn’t been a cover letter yet that was interesting enough to warrant me contacting anyone.


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Top 10 Tips for Online Job Seekers by Liz Campanile

This article is from WorkingWorld.com