1. We don't mention Post - Job Position applied for in subject of our Email ( It's as necessary as writing it on Envelope when we are sending a hard copy).

2. We don't use cover-letter as message.

At least a paragraph should be there in message. Example :

(You can copy the message. Please change details in red colour)

Dear Sir / Madam, I, Ms. Puja Rasiklal Shah, MBA ( 67% at first attempt, from VNSGU) having work experience of 2 years as Assistant Manager, would like to apply for the suitable position at your firm/company. My detailed resume/ Curriculum Vitae is attached herewith for your kind consideration. Yours faithfully, Shah Puja R.

3. We use wrong Email address.

I have few young people ask me, saying they gave wrong email address while submitting the application. Make sure, you give the right email address. Try to use professional looking email address.
Examples

• sweetpuja@yahoo.com (Not, its doesn’t look good for applying for college of jobs )
• puja1234@yahoo.com (It’s ok, but I would try to avoid using such id’s too)
• shahpuja.mba@yahoo.com (It looks perfect )
  • You can make new account. Don’t worry about having more accounts. You can always forward your messages from other accounts to your favorite account.

4. We don't mention Date of birth and Sex.

5. We forget to attach CV - Resume.

6. We give wrong names to our CV - Resume.

Examples

• cv.doc, cv12.doc, resume.doc
• pujashah_2009.doc (It's OK)
• cv_pujashah_mba2009.doc (It looks perfect)

7. We send email to many employers together.

• If you want to save time, send them as BCC recipient. Though, I'd suggest you to send only one at a time.

8. We do some over-enthusiastic tricks (mostly in ignorance).

• Examples:-
  • Auto responders.
    • Avoid them. JUST AVOID THEM.
  • Auto-invitation.
    • Facebook or Boxbe or what not.
    • BY DOING THIS, YOU ARE CLOSING THE DOORS YOURSELF FOR NEXT COMMUNICATION.
  • Hobbies.
    • Not required to mention at all.
    • Atleast don’t mention such hobbies as ‘Chating with friends, internet surfing’. ( Yes. It’s true. We have many such CVs).

9. We send outdated matter (mostly in ignorance).

• Though it’s seen rare, you should give a look everytime you send your CV for such matters.
  Bouncing Email address.
  
  • Did you laugh ? We can show you many proofs.
    
• None-responding or changed Phone / Mobile numbers.
• Confusing Permanent Address.
• Confusing work status.
• Show clearly your latest working status.

Tips :

• Revise your Resume / CV regularly.
• “Objective” is outdated. You can remove it.
• Put your LIVE Projects as reference.

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