Being Professional In Your Job Search

I had a conversation recently with someone who is in the profession of Career Services. They work a lot with people on assisting with resume writing, job search technique, and the like. I asked her what the most common mistake people make whom she meets with. Her answer took me aback. She said that, in her experience, the biggest mistake people make in their job search is not being professional. By this she told me “horror stories” about clients she would meet with who treated their time together as if she wasn’t even in the room. Whether it be texting on your phone during their conversation, dressing inappropriately, and even expressing poor hygiene habits, all these things and more contributed to this woman’s notion of certain populations of the workforce. In short, some people are not professional about being professional. She told me one time, just one time, did a man come to their appointment dressed in business attire and ready and willing to learn about resume writing and job search techniques. Just one time!
As a job seeker, don’t let this happen to you. You’re better than that. And more importantly, you need to show others that you are better than that. Even if it’s not an official interview with a potential employer, think of each and every business encounter you have to make that encounter count. You want to be professional and leave a positive reminder about you to the person you are interacting with. Dress appropriately, turn the cell phone off, send the thank you note…do all these things and more for each encounter you have with a professional person and soon you will be on that other end helping others network with you and giving advice on the job search process.
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