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1. Never say ‘never’ – literally
2. Always avoid ‘always’
3. To ‘whom’ it may concern is no one
4. Really, really don’t say ‘really’
5. Forget how you ‘feel’
6. Honestly, ‘honestly’ is a big mistake 

Read full article:

https://www.theladders.com/p/23822/cover-letter-words

Five (5) Reasons to Send Thank-You Letters

1. A thank-you letter creates an opportunity to re-connect with employers.  
2. Following up keeps your candidacy top of mind.
3. Written correspondence gives you another chance to sell your strengths.  
4. The document enables you to address points you neglected to discuss during the interview.
5. A letter helps develop rapport and increases the employer’s comfort level in your candidacy. 

Source: Barbara Safani , owner of Career Solvers

1. Sloppiness
2. Summaries that are too long
3. Too many buzzwords
4. Starting a bullet point with 'Responsible for'
5. Being too formal

 Source: Business Insider

The Most Common Mistake People Do In A New Job Is:

“Failing to understand that getting up to speed is their responsibility. There is a term in HR called ‘onboarding’ and even if a company offers a training program getting you up to speed you should understand that it is your responsibility to figure out what is expected of you and how to exceed those expectations, building relationships, managing your boss, doing your job well. That is on you so never underestimate how important it is to take an ownership of your onboarding.”

Source: J.T. O’Donnell (Founder & CEO - WorkItDaily.com

1. What do the day-to-day responsibilities of the role look like?
2. What are the company’s values? What characteristics do you look for in employees in order to represent those values?
3. What’s your favorite part about working at the company?
4. What does success look like in this position, and how do you measure it?
5. Are there opportunities for professional development?  If so, what do those look like?
6. Who will I be working most closely with?
7. What do you see as the most challenging aspect of this job?
8. Is there anything about my background or resume that makes you question whether I am a good fit for this role?

https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/questions-ask-an-interviewer/ 

6 reasons recruiters say they’ll toss your resume in the trash

https://www.theladders.com/p/18079/6-reasons-recruiters-will-toss-your-resume-in-the-trash?utm_swu=6280&utm_medium=email&utm_source=member&utm_campaign=daily-newsletter&utm_term=DNL-092617&utm_content=6recruiterstrash 

1. Guilt tripping the employer into giving you a job 
2. Graduating late with no work experience on your résumé 
3. Having your parents inquire about jobs on your behalf
4. Making spelling mistakes on your résumé
5. Lying
6. Inappropriate social-media posts Showing up late
7. Showing up late 
8. Not dressing appropriately
9. Freezing up mid-interview
10. Exaggerating or making up credentials on your résumé
11. Using an inappropriate email address or old email service
12.  Talking about religion
13. Talking negatively about past employers 
14. Sending your application in from a company email address
15. Not turning your phone off
16. Bad breath or body odor
17. Taking selfies in the waiting area

 To read the full article go to http://www.businessinsider.com/annoying-things-candidates-do-in-a-job-interview-2016-3-123321

• Number 1 reason you are not getting called for job interviews  (Not giving information on the application that will be detected by the application tracking system). Most applications are not viewed by human eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYSSLskvhUU&feature=youtu.be