1. Many people believe that the more resumes and job applications you send in, the higher your chances of securing a job. This is just not true. What matters is quality – not quantity.
2. It’s also widely believed that cover letters and thank-you letters are not only unimportant, but a waste of time. This is a big mistake! These are the tools to make you stand out from all of the other applicants. The cover letter is you opportunity to engage the recruiter and make them want to interview you.
3. Job hunters regularly create exceptionally long resumes, under the belief that the longer the resume – the more likely they are to get that job. Not so! In fact, longer resumes work only to put off recruiters. The best resumes are able to say everything that needs to be said in under two pages.
