Young job hunters these days are very refined in their understanding of job hunting. They comprehend the process very well, have an understanding of networking and prepare smartly for the interview. However, when it comes to some basics, they are still unsophisticated.

Below, we have rounded up top 6 tips for young job seekers to help them avoid some very common mistakes so that they can get themselves a perfect job.

1. Distinguish your addressees

A very common mistake of the job seekers these days is that they fail to mark a boundary line between professional contacts and acquaintances. They don’t understand that when applying for a job, you are not fraternizing. In fact, you the more professional and sophisticated is your manner, the greater are the chances that you will be called for an interview.

2. Never expect people to remember you

You must not expect people to remember you or even your name. Therefore, it is very uncivil to call someone (with whom you just got acquainted through a mutual friend/colleague) and say, “Hello, it’s me, Zara.” Many people have poor memory, and even if they don’t, it is only civil and proper to state who referred you and the reason you called.

3. If you don’t know what do you want, don’t fake

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