3 Job Seeker New Years Resolutions to Ditch in 2016

3 Job Seeker New Years Resolutions to Ditch in 20163 Job Seeker New Years Resolutions to Ditch in 2016An upbeat attitude and a solid plan of attack will serve you well when looking for a job in 2016. But as you chart your course for the new year, watch out for job seeker New Years resolutions that may do more harm than good.Reduce stress and make better use your of time in 2016 by getting rid of the three job seeker New Years resolutions listed below.1. I will land an amazing job by Valentines Day.Job seekers often self-impose deadlines as a way of encouraging productivity. But while setting precise, manageable job-searching goals is a great way to stay on track, an ultimatum for completion rarely works. Companies fill positions according to their own schedules, elend yours. Compromise what you truly want from a new position simply to meet an arbitrary date and you might find yourself repeating the whole hunt again next year.Finding a job is like finding a mate- you cant rush it and you cant overlook some things, says Andrea Donlon, founder of The Constant Professional. Stop putting time frames on your job hunt. Whether or not you meet them is irrelevant- its more about finding the right opportunity.2. I will send out 10 (or 50 or 100 . . .) applications per week.Some candidates view the application process like the lottery- the more you play, the more chances you have to win. Resist the urge, however, to put stock in a magic number simply to feel like youre increasing odds. Yes, your hat goes into more rings, but whats the use if your credentials really dont match the employers needs or if youre not actually excited about the employment possibilities? Better to put in outstanding effort on three great opportunities than make half-hearted attempts on 10 mediocre ones.Quantity will not make you a hirable candidate, says Marc Prosser, co-founder of Fit Small Business. If you apply to 1,000 positions and book only a handful of interviews, theres a clear mismatch b etween your resume and the jobs youre applying to. Instead, hone your approach to the job hunt, fix issues with your resume, and work on relevant skills.3. I will spend X hours on the computer each day scouring job boards.This resolution has two distinct problems. First, time logged in front of a screen does not always translate into productivity. Your intentions may be admirable, but the lure of Facebook or the latest Kardashian drama or cute cats can mean few actual results when time is up. Instead, commit to finding solid opportunities, regardless of the clock.Second, resist becoming a one-trick pony. Online searches certainly do play a major role in modern job hunts, but so do other things. Make sure youre devoting ample time to solidifying your brand, researching companies, perfecting your LinkedIn profile, and developing answers to interview questions. And above all, get out there and network In the end, real people are still the ones doing the hiring.Readers, what job seeker new years resolutions are you keeping? Which ones will you ditch? Share with us below