by Logan Stewart

So you're one of those people on the job hunt and you know what you want. 

Like many job seekers, you are probably gunning for that one particular job that you know would fit your skill set.  Sure, you haven't happened upon it just yet, but there's no doubt in your mind that perfect job is out there waiting for you to stumble upon it.  You scour the same section repeatedly in the newspaper employment classifieds, and you know the search words you type in the online job search engine so well that they fly off your fingers each time you type them - word for word.
 
Stop right there.  It's no wonder you aren't getting many interviews!
 
Job hunters who limit what jobs they seek out are boxing themselves into a corner.  The experience of interviewing is not only a part of the process of landing a job, but the more you do it, the stronger your interview skills will become.  Opening the door to an array of job possibilities will not only help you develop your skills as an interviewee, but will help you wade through the quagmire of vocations out there and know for certain what you don't want to do.

This doesn't mean that if you are seeking a job as a teacher, you should interview with a bank, or if you want to be a daycare provider, you should invest your time talking sales.  Channel your quest to jobs that reasonably fit your professional talents, and go from there.  Be somewhat selective, but keep your options open.