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18 Pieces Of Career Advice That Are Outdated

BuzzFeed·Remy Tepner·about 1 month ago
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If you've ever experienced the soul-crushing, mind-numbing, life-draining task of job hunting, you've most likely also experienced well-intentioned mentors, family members, or coworkers offering career advice that is...less than helpful. With how quickly we're seeing changes in the job market and technology, advice that was once relevant and helpful has become painfully outdated for today's market practices. We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share the most outdated pieces of work advice they've received, and they came out of the woodwork to respond. Here are 19 of the best answers: 1. "Upon not hearing back from many jobs, my mother suggested I call the companies to follow up in person, or even go down to the offices to demand a follow-up. When I told her these are both outdated ideas, she suggested that she call them up for me." —Nick, 28, Male, Ohio 2. "I was trying to get a job teaching dance at public schools.…

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