Wednesday, January 26, 2011

How To Search For a Job: What Not To Do

There are hundreds of articles and blogs that will tell you how to find a job.  The problem is that the majority of us read these and then head out looking for work.  These articles have actually hindered our chances of finding gainful employment.  So I have decided to list a few methods that will sabotage your chances of finding work.  Only follow these if you do not want to work.

Job Sabotage Tip #1:  Lie on your resume.  There is nothing like giving your your resume a face lift and make it look like something that every employer wants to read.  You do not need to be honest on this.  Just write it up and give it to them.  Maybe they wont ask you any questions or check on your references.

Job Sabotage Tip #2: Cool sounding emails.  If you set out to impress the employer with some really cool sounding email addresses then the internet is for you.  Everything is free including email.  So, just make up a bunch of email addresses and give them to prospective employers.  This way you never really have to read the mail they send.

Job Sabotage Tip #3: Do not use the best job search sites.  Not one of them.  They are all full of jobs that you will love.  So, why look at them.  Only apply for jobs that you are very under qualified for or know that you are not going to get an offer from.  Also by using one of the lesser known job sites you will not see as many possible jobs.  Its a free country and you can look at any site you want.

Job Sabotage Tip #4: TYVM for reading this.  Thats right say move over English language and start using texting language to communicate.  Throw in a few OMGs and LOLs and you will be sure to find the exit quick.  Who likes a long job interview anyways.

Job Sabotage Tip #5: Facebook.  Post what you want and say anything.  In fact point out that you have a Facebook acct and really enjoy the freedom of saying anything.  Including bad things about past employers.  Remember that everyone can see your wall.

If you use one or all of the above methods you are not going to find work.  So if you are looking for ways to ruin your chances of finding work it is highly recommended that you utilize this list.  Its great for those who want to do nothing with their lives.

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