What NOT to do while looking for a job

The post says that, when changing jobs, it helps to avoid a few choices that can hurt your chances. It recommends keeping options open on location, not relying too much on certifications, and presenting yourself as friendly and outgoing. It also warns against talking about frustration with a previous employer, focusing on personal growth over organizational growth, waiting only for regular processing instead of using networking, and writing a generic objective in the resume.

Reading notes

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• The text advises not to restrict the job search too much by city and, if possible, to target places with good IT infrastructure.
• It says that relying too much on certifications can give a bad impression, and that the best approach is to combine skills and mention the certifications in the resume.
• It states that an isolated attitude does not help and that the person should seem cordial and sociable.
• It advises not to comment on frustrations or the previous employer’s work culture.
• It recommends giving more weight to the organization’s growth than to personal growth.
• It argues for using traditional networking methods, such as phone and personal contacts, instead of waiting only for regular processing of the resume.
• It says that a generic objective on the resume tends to go unnoticed and that it is better to write a specific objective.