Job Seeker

December 23, 2013

How to Deal with Unresponsive Employers This Holiday Season

You’ve tirelessly tinkered away on your resume and cover letter. You’ve read up on the organization. You’ve sent out those winter job search applications. There’s just […]
December 16, 2013

It’s a Wrap! What All Job Seekers Need To Do Before the New Year

Can you believe 2014 is just around the corner? While you may be getting ready to toast to the new year, before the clock strikes 12, […]
December 9, 2013

Heat Up Your Job Search This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]

Right now the weather isn’t the only thing cooling off. Many job seekers are putting their searches on freeze, wrongly assuming no employers are looking to […]
December 2, 2013

Age Discrimination: 3 Things You Need to Know

Age discrimination isn’t just a concern for grandpa. Young professionals are also seeing the effects of judgement based on their age. Recent studies indicate experiences of […]
November 25, 2013

5 Holiday Season Perks Job Seekers Should Be Thankful For

The holiday season is just around the corner! From snow-covered streets to warm fireplaces to festive food, the holidays offer a slew of perks. But they’re […]
November 20, 2013

CareerShift’s Val Matta Featured on Career Coach Caroline!

It may sound corny, but it’s true: The job search is a journey, not a destination. Your interests may change, your skills can transfer, and things […]
November 18, 2013

5 Alternatives to a Salary Increase

Picture this: You’re a young professional who’s been working in an organization for about a year. You feel like you’ve paid your dues, made ample progress, […]
November 11, 2013

What To Do When You’re Unhappy in Your First Job

You may be a college grad who has struck gold. You’ve landed a job right out of school, despite the fact that entry-level jobs are few […]
November 4, 2013

CareerShift Featured in ‘Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies’

We’ve talked about how tough the job search is. From dealing with career rejection to finding those hidden connections, job searching in the 21st century definitely […]
October 31, 2013

Avoid These Scary Job Hunting Mistakes!

Halloween is here! Along with visions of pumpkins, lots of sugary candy and awesome costumes, you could be scaring others with your job hunting tactics. Now, […]
October 28, 2013

Can’t Find a Job? 5 Secret Alternatives You’re Overlooking

A recent Gallup poll indicated that only 43.6 percent of Americans ages 18 to 29 had a full-time job in June 2013. That’s right — more […]
October 24, 2013
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5 Crucial Questions to Ask Every Employer

When you’re looking for a job, you may believe you don’t have much input or power in the decision-making process. So many candidates never hear back […]