Mother was both right and wrong! -- Abandon dreams and lack goals -- Harbor self-defeating and bad attitudes -- Fail to do first things first -- Look for jobs in the wrong places -- Hang around the wrong crowds and networks -- Disregard skills and accomplishments -- Neglect to deal with key employment barriers -- Write and distribute awful resumes and letters -- Mess up the critical job interview -- Fail to develop an attractive pattern of work behavior -- Appear honest but stupid or dishonest but smart -- Project an image of need or greed -- Conduct an outdated job search or over-rely on technology -- Unwilling to take risks and handle rejections -- Fail to implement and follow through -- Avoid professional advice and seeking help -- Resist changing behavior and acquiring new habits of success -- What's your behavioral advantage?
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