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10 Things to Do to Get the Job10. Understand all of the opportunities available to you. Don't just assume that you can only work at the standard place of employment for your area of study. The key to finding a great career is to think outside of the box. Don't get caught being narrow-minded when considering where to apply your skills and energy. Every firm needs accountants, project managers, sales people, etc. John Williamson is a Career Development specialist and Spokesperson for Vision-Resume.com |  | | | RELATED ARTICLES Prepare for YOUR Future now -- All Presidential candidates (before and after) make all kinds of promises about YOUR 'social security' when running for the top job. Regardless of the promises, YOU are the one who has to live or die by the future plans made on your behalf. Discover What You Really Want To Do Are you doing what you really want to do or did you just fall or wander into the job you now have. 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No matter how well the interview went, passively responding to this question with a shake of the head and a polite smile will only communicate to the employer that you are not interested in inquiring about the job, the company, and your place within their organization. Your approach to this Question & Answer time will directly impact the interviewer's assessment of you and the interview. Resumes Arent Important - They are Everything When it Comes to Getting an Interview Employers and recruiters receive hundreds of resumes for every position they are trying to fill. To select their shortlist of candidates to interview, they look for the most common resume mistakes most applicants make and eliminate them first. How To Create A Winning Impression In Your New Job Congratulations! You've just been appointed to your new job. Now the real work begins. Showing Appreciation to Workplace Un-Sung Heroes Millions of Un-Sung Heroes are born every minute! 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