Today's Job Candidates Fail to Make the Grade

I recently read an article by Abby Tracy in Forbes magazine outlining some issues discussed by some Women CEO that apply to both men and Women job candidates.

Women CEOs who comprise membership in The Commonwealth Institute offer the following strategies for success:

1. Carefully review your resume for mistakes. Grammar and spelling speak volumes about your capabilities as a future employee. Spell check exists for a reason – use it on all materials that you distribute.
2. Honesty is the best policy. Don’t pump up your resume with lies about your background and skills. If you are hired, any fabrications can easily be discovered by your new colleagues and supervisor.
3. Perform due diligence and research the companies to which you are applying and prepare a list of relevant questions to ask during the interview.
4. Weave professional attire choices into your overall job search strategy. How you present yourself not only helps your self-confidence, it ensures a positive first impression.
5. Set boundaries on what you share about your life – both on the web and in person with potential employers, and don’t ask personal questions of your potential employer and/or interviewer. Some people share too much personal information in interviews.