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25 Reasons You Aren't Getting a Job  
Do's/Don'ts 

Tags: job, hunt, search, resumes, cover letter, interview, help, tips

Wondering why you aren't getting any of those new jobs you've applied for? Make sure you aren't making these common mistakes:

1.	Not keeping track of your accomplishments
2.	Leaving on a bad note
3.	Not networking
4.	Only using the Internet
5.	Only searching for the perfect job
6.	Writing a generic cover letter
7.	Typos
8.	Including your current work info as the best place to contact you
9.	Focusing on yourself and not on the company in the cover letter
10.	Not targeting your résumé to the position
11.	Showing up late
12.	Dressing for the wrong job
13.	Not asking questions
14.	Badmouthing a former boss
15.	Not paying attention
16.	Not researching the position
17.	Not researching the company
18.	Forgetting common etiquette
19.	Forgetting you're being interviewed from the moment you walk in
20.	Bringing up salary too soon
21.	Not sending a thank-you note
22.	Being over-aggressive in follow-up
23.	Not learning from your mistakes
24.	Forgetting where you've applied and interviewed
25.	Stopping your job search while you wait for a response

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