By all other accounts, you may believe the social job search is the best way to find the perfect career. After all, you’ve probably read the statistics indicating that most recruiters use (or plan on using) social media in their recruitment efforts. Though you may feel like you’re a social media whiz, you may not be on the same page as your employer of choice.

According to research conducted by Jobvite, there’s a disconnect between the way job seekers prefer to hunt and the way employers recruit, particularly socially. For instance, while 94 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to source and vet candidates, only 36 percent of job seekers are active on the site. In addition, 83 percent of job seekers prefer and use Facebook for their job search, but only 65 percent of recruiters utilize it. Due to this disconnect, missed opportunities are bound to occur, leaving your social job search in the dust.

The solution to the disconnected job search may not be as difficult as you think. Here are several ways to navigate through the social job search correctly:

We all make career mistakes. From fumbling on your resume to failing to impress an interviewer, mistakes are an inevitable part of your career path. These mistakes also help us get better, become stronger, and understand what not to do for the next go-round.

Some career mistakes are harder to spot. While you may understand the need for an iron-clad Facebook page or finding those hidden contacts, there are some warning signs you may be overlooking. Check them out below:

In my last post, I explained how you can “get lucky” in your job search, from building your own website and giving yourself a social media makeover, to implementing branding strategies. While these are all varying tactics, they all have one central goal: When you meet opportunity with preparation, you’ll be presented with job search gold.

As I illustrated, the first part of getting lucky in your job search involves some transformations on your end. But the next step involves promoting your job search to others. By using these strategies together, you create your own luck.

After you’ve taken my initial advice, here are five additional ways to get lucky in your job search:

You’ve probably heard that luck plays as much of a part in the job search as your skills, connections, and employment history. So how can you create your own luck?

Now, I’m not talking about finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. As the old saying goes, “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Theoretically then, if you’re proactive in your job search, you’ll essentially be presented with “lucky” opportunities. While it’s not as easy as it seems, preparing yourself for the best case scenario can really work out in your favor.

It’s time to throw some luck on your job search, even if you have to create it yourself. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, here are four simple ways to get there:

I’ve given a lot of advice about ways to land a job, nab those hidden connections, and manage your career to the best of your ability. But what happens when you already have a job and want to get out? What happens when you want to say goodbye?

The latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate about 4.4 million total separations in December, including voluntary quits. If you want to be part of that voluntary number, you may have a certain “quit style” in mind. After all, I’m sure you’ve seen people who’ve said sayonara in a blaze of glory.

But in order to maintain a relationship with your current employer, as well as save your own image, you will need to be a little smarter. You need to say goodbye without losing your cool.

If you’re in the job search, you’re probably feeling a range of emotions. Whether you’re transitioning careers on your own accord or were let go by your employer, the job search is a tough sea to navigate — and your ship can be hard to steer when you’ve hit the metaphorical iceberg.

It’s easy to feel disheartened or unworthy when your job search is going nowhere. While you may go through many emotional stages, such as inner self criticism, feeling anger toward employers, or disbelief, it’s important to understand when your job search methods are working and when they should change. After all, if you’ve only been applying through LinkedIn, but have yet to see a response, it may be time to switch things up.