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      Top 10 Things that Might be Holding Back a New Grad from Landing their Dream Job
       Courtesy of TorontoJobs.ca
       

      1)   Don't let your parents get too invloved in your job search.

      2)   Don't use the same resume for every job application.

      3)   Don't think the job will find you rather than you finding the job.

      4)   Ineffective use of networking.

      5)   Expectations are too high for the position you are looking for.

      6)   Your resume has virtually been copied from a resume-writing book.

      7)   Don't work on a job search in between going to the beach & the gym.

      8)   Looking for jobs rather than looking for companies.

      9)   Not tapping into the "hidden job market."

      10) Neglecting to apply for volunteer positions.