5 Mistakes job seekers makes

Searching for jobs in Nigeria can be very tasking and also job hunting is a job itself. It involves a whole lot of effort and consistency to land your dream job. However, most of people put in much effort and dedication to their job search but they make same mistakes over and over again. Here are 5 mistakes job seekers makes in Nigeria and how to avoid them.

1. Unmatched Resume
When searching for job your resume do not match all vacancies. When applying for a job your resume should be tailored to that particular job description, location and skills. You do not want to use a marketing resume for a HR job vacancy.
Your search for a new career should not consist of blasting your resume to every open position that interests you. Many candidates feel that getting their resume to every company and applying to any position with the same resume within and outside their field will increase their odds of getting hired, it won’t.
Do not use the same resume for every application. Instead, customize your resume for each position by comparing the relevant keywords in the job posting to those in your resume. Customizing your resume will help a recruiter match your skills to the skills they are looking for and increase your chance of a phone call or an interview. When a recruiter searches a network like LinkedIn, they use the skills they are looking for as keywords and if you don’t include this in your resume or profile, you won’t be found.

2. Sending empty emails
As a job seeker always pay attention to details and focus when sending job applications. Many job seekers makes this mistakes of sending empty emails, emails that does not contain subject (Title) and body, this makes you very unserious
Every email should contain the job position you are applying for as the subject of the mail and the body of the mail should be your cover letter or a short note showing your interest in the job



3. Not utilizing your online presence
From LinkedIn to Twitter, your connections should know that you’re looking for a new job (as long as you aren’t currently employed.) The more people that know, the better chance you have to make connections with people and network with their connections. If your LinkedIn profile isn’t updated, recruiters may think you’re still employed and could pass you by. Don’t be shy, that’s why LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are called social networks, so use them to the fullest potential!

4. Being unprepared
Being prepared for interviews is one of the most important things you can do to help your job search. Research the company you’re interviewing at, learn about the person conducting the interview if you can, practice tough interview questions and be able to speak about your experience clearly and confidently. And also virtual interview make sure you have good internet connection and you are in a noise free environment and also dress appropriately.

5. Not following up
Whether it be an interview or a networking meeting, make sure to follow up with a simple email or phone call to thank the individual for their time. This will allow them to remember you and create the opportunity for another meeting in the future. Keep the door open and find ways to be helpful to everyone in your network.