Well I went out and found you a pocket HR pro! Meet Cami Braswell who was great enough to answer some common job hunter questions! Thanks Cami!!
Q: If I have applied at a company already and didn't hear back or get hired, should I apply again?
A: Yes, I would continue to apply for any positions I would qualify for. I would also suggest a best practice of following up with HR via phone or email on the status of the previous application.
Q: Is it ok to drop off my resume at a company that doesn't have job opportunities posted at the moment?
A:Usually they will tell you that they are not accepting applications and that you will need to refer to the website for any openings.
Q: If I drop off a resume but don't have a contact name, who should I ask for when I call back?
A: Provided they accept the resume, then I would ask for the recruiter or hiring official.
Q: What is the biggest mistake I can make at a job interview?
A: Being late for the job interview and not dressing appropriately.
Q: Is there a set number of resumes I should put out and then wait awhile, or should I apply everywhere at once?
A: Considering on average you will only receive 1 response for every 10 resumes sent, you should apply continuously.
Q: Any other job hunt tips that you would give a new college graduate?
A: Be flexible, mobile and be creative in your job search.
By Jodi Sonoda
Jodi has been blogging for over 3 years, and is excited to currently be blogging with Nexxt for collegejobbank.com. She also has her own mini and micro biography writing business and creates unique fascinators in her spare time. She is attached to the internet at the hip and enjoys the constant connection. She spends most of her offline time playing dolls and reading picture books with her three year old. You can also occasionally find her rocking the mic at karaoke night.
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