TOP "10" DO NOT DO S:
10. Do not cancel or reschedule your interviews (phone or face to face) the day of, "period"(it never looks good, whatever the reason may be).
9. Do not overplay your negotiating hand when dealing with salary and compensation (always provide what you are currently making salary or hourly)
8. Do not include your bonuses or over-time as part of your base salary
7. Do not change your compensation requirements at the end of the interviewing process
6. Do not exaggerate, falsify your experience or credentials on your resume (honesty is always the best policy)
5. Do not lie (no matter how hard the truth may be, always be honest)
4. Do not conduct any interviews with the hiring authority over a cell phone whenever possible
3. Do not make or accept commitments that you know you will not be able to keep (offers, interviews, tests etc.)
2. Do not tell your new employer that you need 2-3 month notice before you can start your new job
#1. DO NOT BURN YOUR BRIDGES WITH YOUR RECRUITERS (YOUR REPUTATION IS TOO VALUABLE) & THEIR NETWORK IS EXTENSIVE AND THEY ARE ALWAYS COMPARING CANDIDATES....
OTHER HELPFUL QUICK SUGGESTIONS:
- When looking at job postings make sure your background, functional responsibilities and skill set is at least a 90% fit (no point in wasting your time and theirs when you are not the "best" fit)
- Provide all of your contact information on your resume (work number, cell number, home number, full home address)
- Your references should always include your past 3 immediate supervisors (not personal friends or co workers)
- When conducting a phone interview make sure you are available at the designated time (nothing worse than getting voice mail)
- Always arrive 15 minutes early to your interviews
- Always bring at least 3-5 copies of your resume
- Keep your resume to 1-2 pages whenever possible
- Keep your resume format "simple" but distinct
- Dress appropriately
- Do your homework on the company and the position (locations, size, revenue, history etc.)
- Always follow up after an interview with a small thank you note
- If you are interested in the position, do not be afraid to ask for the position or at least let them know you are interested
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