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5 big mistakes new grads make

By Gabrielle S. (CNNMoney) May 15, 2007: 10:07 AM ET

Hiring is up and so are salaries, says Fortune's Anne Fisher in her May 15, 2007 Ask Annie column. But there's lots of competition, too, and many new grads make errors that hurt their chances, she says. What mistakes do you see new grads make when job hunting?

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