Facebook received 250,000 resumes in 2010

Last year, Facebook received almost 250,000 résumé applications. To help those applying to the company, IB Times put together a list of five questions you should ask yourself to see if you’re ready to work at one of the hottest technology companies:

1. Are you enthusiastic and passionate about Facebook?
2. Do you know anyone who can assess or vouch for your cultural fit?
3. Are you suited to work in a bold and open environment?
4. Can you make a difference?
5. Can you let go of work-life balance (for most of the time, at least)?

How does Facebook’s résumé count compare to other online giants? Well, Facebook is still a relatively small company but it’s very clear that the number is quite large, though definitely not the highest. For example, Google, arguably the largest Web company, receives somewhere around 1 million résumés each year, with the record for one week being 75,000.

Google had some 24,400 employees last year, while Facebook had over 2,000. It’s therefore fairly impressive that a company that is 12 times smaller, and has significantly fewer positions available, received just four times fewer applications last year.

In December 2010, the social network was named the best company to work for in the US. I’d therefore be very surprised if Facebook did not set a new résumé record for itself this year.

How to Avoid Common Interview Mistakes

Walking into a interview is sometimes a stressful situation. Avoiding a few common mistakes can put you above the rest and help you land the job.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Proper attire

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   The first thing you will want to do is not come to the interview with an arrogant attitude. Your potential future employer isn't going to be impressed with some one that seems like that are better than everyone else. Don't talk yourself down but don't make it seem your better than everyone including your future boss.
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   Don't answer your cell phone during the interview process. This is a highly inappropriate behavior. Just use common sense. Always be polite and courteous to the person that is giving you the interview.
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   Always listen to the person giving you the interview. When they ask you a question about anything listen then give an appropreiate answer. If you constantly asking "What was that" during the interview becuase you are not listening the person will pick up on this and most likely not give you the job.
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   Dress for success for the interview. This means a good suit or whatever is suitable for the job you are interviewing for. Make sure you have proper hygiene and your clothes are clean and neat.
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   During the interview don't put down any of you previous employers. This will not make them look bad. It will only make you look bad and disrespectful.
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   Before you go to the interview take the time to learn about the company you are interviewing for. If you are asked a question about the company you will have the answer. The person giving you the interview will be very impressed with this and will put you far above the other people that have interviewed for the job.
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   When the interview is over be sure to ask the interviewer when they plan on making a decision for who they are going to hire for the job opening. This will let you know when you can expect an answer and let you not make the mistake of calling them back too early before they have made a decision.

How to Avoid Online Job Hunting Mistakes

Finding a career via the Web is certainly possible, but there can be mishaps in online job hunting too. Here are some things to avoid when using the Internet to find a job.

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Don't just hit up the big guys. Big-name websites like Monster and CareerBuilder are wonderful resources for online job hunting, but don't stop there. They charge fees that some smaller companies can't afford or don't believe in paying. Make sure to check out smaller job boards or job board aggregates such as indeed.com (see Resources below) to find more online gigs.

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Don't use your company's email to job-hunt. Even if your company says it's OK to use their email server to send out resumes, don't do it. You can get in trouble with your existing company, plus it won't look like a move in good taste to the prospective employer if you use your work email. Another setback: If you're contacted in the future and are no longer at your current job, you'll miss the message. Set up one email account with a professional handle (your name, for example) and stick to that.

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Don't blast off your resume. Blast out your resume, but with some personal attention. Don't just fire it off into the Internet abyss. More importantly, a customized cover letter can go a long way to win over an employer, so be sure to take the time to customize one as best you can.

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Consider your privacy. While you may not want to post your contact information, that's OK for many people who see it as a move from someone who is Internet-savvy. Be sure to check out the privacy settings when posting your resume and do what feels right for you--and for your future career.