How to Decide What Advice to Take and What to Ignore

How to Decide What Advice to Take and What to Ignore How to Decide What Advice to Take and What to IgnoreI am constantly bombarded with articles giving out job search advice. Perhaps, Facebook has realized that I write for blogs. Perhaps, it has taken note of the fact that I constantly click on articles that promise to tell me the Five Ways Youre Ruining Your Resume or The Biggest Mistake You Can Make in an Interview, or maybe there is just mora advice out there than ever before.Whatever the case is, I love reading advice and tips for job-seeking millennials. I want to know what Im doing wrong, what Im doing right and how I can become better, but with a whole slew of information out there telling you what you should and should not be doing, it can get pretty overwhelming when trying to decide what advice you should listen to.Its impossible to remember every single tip you read, so in an age of information overload, it becomes important to carefully pick and choose what to hold on to. Here are five things to consider when deciding what advice to take and what advice to ignore1. Understand the IndustryTips for behavior while einstellungsgesprching may work pretty well across the board, but writing your cover letter and resume and the actual discussion during an interview can vary greatly in each industry. When you read an article that gives out really general advice to recent grads or people looking for work, you should consider whether or not it applies to your industry. Having a general understanding of the industry youre searching in will help you weed out bad or irrelevant advice.2. Know the CompanyJust as you should understand the industry, you should also have a good understanding of the company youre applying to. For example, two clothing retailers may have completely different target customers and styles. Depending on the position youre applying for and the companys image, a well-tailored business suit may or may not be appropriate. Each company has its o wn culture and ignoring that fact can make you appear uninformed. Bear that in mind before following advice like, Dress for the job you want.3. Understand the Interview ProcessIve read some articles that have great pointers for behavioral question interviews, but those tips arent applicable to every type of interview. Some interviewers ask behavioral questions, while others may ask solely about your experience and work history or ask you to take a test or write some code. Understand the type of interview process you will go through and look for articles with advice specifically for those types of interviews.4. Trust the Person With Firsthand ExperienceIve encountered quite a few conflicting suggestions while reading through advice zugnglich. One person says to do one thing another person says to do the opposite. When its an option, I always go with the advice of the person who conducts interviews for, works at or has interviewed with that companyits the best way to tailor your prepa ration for that specific interview.While its important to have great interviewing skills for all types of interviews at all different companies, interview preparation can feel overwhelming with the amount of advice you can find online. Dont drown in the online sea of information. Instead, use these four tips to help you decide what information you need to remember.https//radiopublic.com/on-the-wayup-with-liz-wessel-8g0wwn