Debunking common job search myths
Job seeker Alagoa, center, from Roosevelt, speaks with Tom Fleming, with the FAA Air Traffic Organization about what opertunities they are offering. A Private Sector Job Fair, held at the Cradle of Aviation, was hosted by Nassau County Executive's Office. Recruiters form private sectors like licensed professionals,technicians, etc. attended to look for perspective employees. (October 24, 2011) Credit: Photo by Steve Pfost
We've all heard that a résumé shouldn't be longer than a single page. And that "It never hurts to apply," even to jobs that are a long shot. It seems as if everyone has at least a small nugget of job search wisdom to pass along.
But rather than helping you, some of the advice you receive could be harming your chances of finding a new position. Job search myths -- like the "rule" about the one-page résumé -- have a habit of sticking around even though they're not true. Here are several that have been debunked:
