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Starting with the Don’t: Typos, past tense for a present job, personal pronouns: It’s really hard to edit your own work. Do: Always have someone take a look at your final copy. The more eyes the better. (That doesn’t mean they should make suggestions. Be sure to clarify what you’re asking them to do or you may end up rewriting the whole thing.)

Where do you work best? Office or home or both? Travel, some, or none? Can you work outside a 9-5 parameter? Fluorescent lights, no windows, climate-controlled air? Parking, commute, lunch room, coffee available? If you’re in a situation now that isn’t working for you, pinpoint what the problems are.

You don’t want to leave your job search to chance. Determine how much time a week you want to spend on your job search and then commit to that. Block out the time on your calendar and then use a spreadsheet to stay organized with your job search efforts. You could include things like keywords and job titles that you frequently search for. You can also keep track of the jobs you have applied for and any next steps for following up. This will help you to save time, since all of

Follow this advice when choosing an email address for your job search: Your email address should not be suggestive, flirtatious, generic, silly, or funny. It should be professional and easy to remember and create awareness. It should include your name, preferably first name and last name. It should be a personal email address, not one shared with a spouse or family. Try not to use numbers or underscores.

If you're an older worker trying to find a job, you may face age discrimination. Among the ways to proactively counter any issues about your age are to limit the number of years of experience you list on your resume (by keeping to the last 10-15 years), eliminate dates in the education section of your resume, and focus on adaptability and flexibility in the interview.

Continue following up with hiring managers. Your work is not done once the interview is complete or the thank-you note sent. Following up with the hiring manager regularly shows your interest and enthusiasm for the job. The key is doing so in a way that is professional while not making you sound pesky or needy. What you can do: Connect with them on LinkedIn and like a post and comment on a post. Follow them on Twitter. Find something from your interview that you can follow up

Write Thank-You notes after interviews to all interviewers. A quick note (by email is fine) of thanks that emphasizes your interest and fit with the job and employer will not get you the job offer, but it will help make you stand out from the majority of job seekers who do not bother with this simple act of courtesy. Email each person you spoke with separately and try to add something you connected with in the note.

Before you get called for your first interview, develop responses for common interview questions, and then practice them — ideally using the mock-interviewing technique with a friend, network contact, or interview coach. The more prepared you are for the interview, the more comfortable you'll be – and the more likely you'll succeed. For the vast majority of jobseekers, a large and strong network of contacts — people who know you and want to help you uncover job leads — result

When you’re actively looking for a job, you need help. When you’re thinking about getting a new job, you need contacts. Make networking an everyday thing. Stay active on LinkedIn. Attend networking events locally or online. Start your own group. Join a friend’s. It doesn’t have to be work related or professional. You can make as strong a connection through shared interests. The key to networking on a regular basis is to make it a goal: Decide who/what you want to connect with

For the vast majority of jobseekers, a large and strong network of contacts — people who know you and want to help you uncover job leads — results in more job opportunities. Networking – in person and online – is essential to your success in your job search. It also helps you to get a good idea of what is out there and available, so you can be more strategic in your job search. Don't be afraid to reach out to people on LinkedIn, and if you know someone working at a company t