4 Things to Do Before Applying for a Job

While it's tempting to apply for any job you see that would be better than the one you have or get you off the ranks of the unemployed, there are steps you need to take before applying.

If you act quickly, without planning, your results will likely be bad. That can actually create a double whammy where you not only don't get hired, but you burn a bridge as well, making it hard if not impossible to ever get hired at that company.

Before you start applying for a job, it's important to get your house in order. That's not hard to do, but it's essential if you want to maximize your chances of getting hired.

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