Job Seeker

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 […]
October 21, 2013

How Job Seekers Can Capitalize on The U.S Employment Outlook Report

One of the positive aspects about job searching in today’s world is the amount of access you have to information about the process. For instance, we […]
October 17, 2013

What Are You Looking For in an Employer?

As a job seeker, you probably apply to coveted organizations, try to hit up as many networking events as possible, and nurture your online reputation quite […]
October 14, 2013

5 Job Search Lessons Inspired By Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus is famous for a lot of things, from discovering new countries to pushing the limits of his explorations. Though you may not realize it, […]
October 10, 2013

What Ben Affleck Can Teach You About Career Rejection

Ben Affleck: One of Hollywood’s hottest actors, winner of multiple Academy Awards, and jack of many trades. He’s living the life, one hit at a time. […]
October 7, 2013

Seven More Mistakes That Will Cost You the Job

A recent Wall Street Journal article illustrated seven deadly mistakes many job seekers make in their search. That got me thinking — what are some additional […]
October 3, 2013

Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: Dream Jobs When You’re Strapped for Cash

The life of a young professional often comes with some Catch-22’s: How can you do what you love when it may not pay the bills? In […]
September 30, 2013

On The Job Search? 3 Super Sleuth Ways To Use Your Connections

Connections, connections, connections. Sometimes, it really is about who you know, who they know, and what a connection can do for you in your job search. […]