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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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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. […]
September 26, 2013

What’s The Deal With the Hidden Job Market?

So, you’ve been searching for a job for months. Maybe you’ve applied via job boards or you’ve visited companies in the flesh. Whatever methods you use, […]
September 23, 2013
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Key Strategies Your Career Services Center Should Implement

This post was updated in September 2022 As a member of the career services center, you have the unique opportunity to mold students into solid working […]
September 19, 2013

Job Search Makeover 101: How To Create A New You

The job search is brutal. It’s tiresome. It’s akin to a roller coaster: Sometimes up, sometimes down, but almost always a bit rocky. Plus, when you’re […]