These are the answers to the most frequently encountered problems that have
been presented to the staff of Get THAT Job. The solutions to these problems
are covered in “The Job Seeker’s Edge”. To submit a personal problem that is
not covered by these answers, you must send an e-mail to the e-mail address
for Advice that was included with your manual.

Problem: I've heard that I should have an On-Line Identity or Image. What is this?
Answer: Your On-Line Identity or Image is a way to connect to hiring managers. It is the use of Web
Sites to create an advertising campaign for yourself. As explained in the manual, the Correct use of
LinkedIn, Facebook and other web sites can help you get a job

Problem: I send out lots of resumes but don’t get very many interviews.
Answer: This usually means that you are not doing a good enough job of tailoring your resume to each
specific opportunity. If you don’t spend at least ½ hour in tailoring your (generic) resume for each job
opportunity, you don’t stand much of a chance of getting an interview.

Problem: I’ve gone on several interviews but haven’t gotten any job offers.
Answer:  Interviewing is 80% Preparation, 10% Perspiration (during the interview) and 10% Follow-Up
when conducted correctly. If you are following the Interviewing instructions in the manual, you will: be
dressed properly, have the proper grooming, be ready to respond to any question, have good questions
of your own, and find out what went wrong. If this is true, get a more severe critic with whom you practice
your interviews.

Problem: I can’t find (m)any Job Openings for which I am qualified.
Answer:  It is most likely that your Networking skills need improvement. Increase your proactive
(Targeted) Networking time. Widen your circle of contacts. If these changes don’t work, widen your
geographic search area. Finally, if all else fails, get training in skills for which there is a demand.

Problem: I can’t seem to get going. I’m very depressed and know I’m not doing everything I should.
Answer:  That’s understandable. Getting a job is “The Worst” job most people will ever have. However,
it is a job. Treat it like one. If you put in an honest, 8 hour, day (regardless of how tough it is), you will get
out of this terrible job a lot sooner than if you don’t. Work Hard to Get Happy!
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