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Why didn't you get the interview?  Do you ever wonder why you don't get called for interviews? One problem could be your resume and cover letter. Employers recently reported that they received over 50 resumes for jobs they've posted. Of those, over 90% of the candidates had misspellings in their resume or cover letter, and about 50% had grammatical errors in addition to the misspellings.

The last thing you need to become is one of those statistics, because if you have a mistake, you're not going to get called for an interview. Proof all your job search correspondence, then ask someone else to read it over for you and proof it again.

It's very hard to catch your own mistakes and it's very important to make sure all the resumes and letters you send are perfect. Before you send your application materials, create and use a checklist to make sure that you have included all the appropriate information.

Tips to surviving your job search:  Career consultants say that 90% of a job search is learning to manage your emotions. Everyone suffers some stress during their job search. The key is to never let it get the best of you! Searching for a job can evoke a range of emotions - but there are ways that you can control the twists and turns.

Try to look for value in your emotions. This will help put the situation in perspective, and you will be able to think clearly. Fear is another emotion that most job seekers face. Fear can often make you feel that the situation is out of control. To get out of this mind-trap, you can make and keep promises to yourself. Set goals that will empower your mind and get you into action mode. Start writing a journal or blog and register all your fears and the possible steps that you can take to overcome them.

Another very good way of beating job search stress is to participate in a support group. The most important thing to remember when facing the stress of looking for a job is to remain positive and active. By not letting your mind become idle, you can stop negative thoughts and fears from taking hold in the first place.

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