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There are many tools and resources for people looking for work quick passage through the stages of a career. These tools are very useful and highly recommended that you should do. Similarly, some individuals benefit equally from learning what to avoid. If you count in the latter group, here's a short list of things "turn off" the employer. Be sure to stay away from the following:

1. Do not send cover letter and resume in any format knownPeople.

Do not fax, e-mail and send a hard copy, a model is sufficient.

2. Do not "stick" of the employer.

Calls and e-mails a day to see if they have been selected for an interview looks needy and not to encourage the employer to contact you.

3. Do not say in your letter that you call the employer to call then do not.

Better yet, do not say you want to call. Employers do not have time to make calls from any candidate.

4. NotIgnore the directions on the filing of the employer's qualifications.

For example - if an employer advertised for a technical editor and the authors claimed three samples, send three samples. I once had an email from an applicant said he had so many great examples that do not decide on three, was not sending any.

5. Do not call the employer and ask them to learn more about the work before sending your resume.

If youThey advertised a job that seems appealing, go for it. You can then details.

6. Not an e-mail address and password, provide or offer investments that are empty.

7. Do not ask if the job is still open to advertising within a week or two.

If it is open or not is almost irrelevant. We want to give options as possible and keep your resume on file can be important, especially if thethe employer's first offer is not accepted or an additional candidate is required.

8. Do not expect the employer to do your homework.

It is the responsibility of the employer for research. Searching the web, go to the library and use the network to see what information is available on the company.

9. Send a resume without a cover letter.

In other words, like most employers view these lazy.

10. Do not make it difficult for the employerPlace.

Employers often have more of an opportunity available, so it is important that the position for which you should apply.

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