5 (Un)Employment Myths
The first semester of CICS will be end in less than 14 days. Many professors suggested us that we are supposed to prepare ourselves and career goals before summer 2010. Thus, it is important to learn the unemployment rate, career market, potential competitors, and US economics. There are many confusing reasons why many new grad students are unemployed so we need to understand the myths of unemployment which can help us to gain more opportunity to success.
Myth#1 – the greater your qualifications, the better
This might not be a benefit. If you know too much sometimes, it can be overqualified. The company may think that you can perceive to be a threat to their company security. Thus, do not put too much information which may against you in your resume. Try to put the essential and related skills carefully as you can in writing and in person.
Myth#2 Always “Dress for Success”
As employers are looking for the “fit in” person in the right position and the company dress code is business casual. If you present at an interview with the expensive fine suit, you may not be considered as the right fit! Before an interview or visiting the office, you have to learn about the company, watch going in and out people, and see how they dress. The simplest way is to ask someone in the company what the dress code is.
Myth#3 Most interesting jobs are not advertised
Many employers always post available jobs and positions on their website today because it is a lot cheaper, consume less time, can be reachable 24/7. Many jobs are posted internally for their own employees. However, if you really want to work with the company, you need to often check the websites of companies also.
Myth#4 Make sure that you deliver enough information and contact
The follow-up process is necessary but not too much. You can increase your strong interest to them for getting an interview by calling or emailing. First of all, you need to prepare the unique short introduction and answers for possible questions that the employers may ask you. Don’t get confused. This process objective is to get a face-to-face interview. You should not deliver too much information but give them only what they are looking for from you.
Myth#5 Keep in mind “nothing is forever”
If you already had a job, the best situation in the economic crisis is to keep opening your eyes and mind for new opportunity. Don’t be unprepared and think ahead because you may be unexpectedly sideswiped.







