The 10 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters

With December graduation quickly approaching (and May graduation closer than you think), finding a job is like taking on another class! These are 10 common mistakes that first-time job hunters make.

1. Waiting to look for a job
2. Not networking
3. Lacking experience through a job or internship
4. Not getting involved in career-related extracurricular activities
5. Only applying to a few jobs
6. Lacking professionalism
7. Not figuring out your career goals
8. Skipping a visit to the career center
9. Not keeping track of your achievements
10. Lacking job-related skills

It's easy to become overwhelmed and to ignore the job search, but preparation can go along way in landing a career after graduation.

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Original article written by Kelly Eggers