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No matter how qualified you are for a job position, there are plenty of ways to mess up your chances. Particularly in a job interview, it is so important to present yourself in the right light and make a strong, positive impression on a potential employer.

Whatever you do, don't make these 5 rookie mistakes.

1. Come empty handed

Even if an employer doesn't specifically ask you to bring anything, never, ever come with nothing. Make sure you always bring ...

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Or turn yours into a permanent one!

Finding seasonal work in December may be more difficult than it would in October or November, but it's certainly not impossible. 11 percent of companies reported that they plan on recruiting seasonal employees this December.

If you are still looking for holiday work, it is important to stand out to potential employers as much as possible. In order to maximize your odds, try out these pointers from MSNBC.com:

• Apply for multiple

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Workplace cliques--it's hard to survive with or without them in the office.

For new hires or low to mid-level team members, being in a clique can lead to various positive feelings. Being part of a group at work can help a person feel comfortable and accepted in the workplace, not to mention having friends at work can help make a person enjoy coming into the office. On the downside, if you are not in a workplace clique, you may feel unsupported or isolated. You might even grow disdainful ...

A resume that includes volunteer work can not only tell employers a lot about your interests and skills, but also it will show that you take initiative to find work that you like.

Kara Montermoso, content manger at Idealist.org says, "Volunteer work, whether in addition to a current job or an activity in between jobs, shows an employer that you are willing to try new experiences, be involved in your community and generally demonstrates a willingness to take initiative and make ...

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Congratulations! You got hired. Give yourself a big pat on the back, but don’t get too comfortable quite yet. You have a whole lot of learning to do these next few weeks!

Not only will you be asked to take on unfamiliar tasks and practice systems and protocols different from what you're used to, but also you are entering a foreign, and probably complex, new social network.

During your transition from new hire to dependable coworker, use these rules to navigate through ...

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