Welcome to TheJobs Hunt

In an ultracompetetive market, neglecting or mishandling just one element of your search could keep you from getting a job. When you're job hunting, particularly if you're out of work, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the competition, with often hundreds or thousands of applicants vying for the same limited number of jobs.

The Jobs Hunt provides you with links to career exploration, resume tips, job market resources, workfore development and employment skills.

Here are a few myths and misconceptions about Job Hunting. Once you know the truths about job-hunting, you should have more job search success and less stress

• Myth 1: Registering at Several Internet Job Boards Will Result in Multiple Job Offers.
  
• Myth 2: Job-Seekers Who Change Jobs Often are Frowned Upon by Employers.
  
• Myth 3: A Cover Letter is Not as Important as Other Job-Hunting Materials.
  
• Myth 4: As Long as You're Sending out Cover Letters and Resumes, You'll Get Interviews.
  
• Myth 5: Lowering Your Salary Demands Will Make You a More Attractive Job Candidate.
  
• Myth 6: If You Can't Schedule Job Interviews Between 9 am and 5 pm You're Out of Luck.
  
• Myth 7: Changing Careers is Nearly Impossible.
  
• Myth 8: Job-Seekers Should Not Have to Sell Themselves to Employers.
  
• Myth 9: If You're Over 50, You Will Have a Hard Time Finding a Job.
  
• Myth 10: When Times are Tough, Take the First Job Offer You Get.