10 Outdated Job-Search Techniques to Avoid

I read a funny anecdote yesterday. It went something like this:

"The boss took half of the resumes we received today and threw them in the trash. He said, "I don't hire unlucky people."

It's funny, it's probably fake, and it's generally not the way things are done. Unless you really do come across a maniac at the top of the food chain, there are certain things you can do to improve your chances of getting an interview, and other things that put your whole career on the back burner. (http://www.wisebread.com/5-fatal-assumptions-of-job-seekers)

Here are ten job-search techniques that you should try to avoid if you want to improve your chances of getting hired.

7 Deadly Mistakes Of Jobseekers

Job seekers consistently make the same mistakes but these can be avoided.
Job hunting has become a lot more difficult with a slow economy and a higher unemployment rate. Looking for a job can be stressful and daunting not to mention a tedious process. To compound the difficulties, most job seekers fall trap to some of the deadliest job hunting mistakes but the problem is they don't know it.
In today's competitive job market, it's imperative that job seekers recognize these deadly mistakes in order to counter them and increase their chances of landing a job. So if you're reading this then chances are you are looking for a job or know somebody else who is. Check out the seven deadliest mistakes that should be avoided.

Five Secret Steps To Find A Great Job

Getting things you have always wanted makes you feel on cloud nine and sets you aback. Just like you might have felt when you were graduating, isn't it? But the real tough time is when you actually have to step out into the real world and accept the challenges that are thrown your way. The first most challenge would possibly be your job search. Searching for a job usually is time-consuming and frustrating. Finding a job may even take ample amount of time and effort and yet not yield the desired result. Internet job search often throws up results that are totally irrelevant to what you are exactly looking for.