4 Secrets Of Avoiding Burnout During Your Job Search
Posted on April 28, 2014
For many job seekers, searching for a job can be extremely long and tedious. Day in and day out as you apply for jobs, attend networking events, build your personal brand, and even meet professionals for coffee, the entire process can become simply exhausting (especially when you don’ …
Not Landing Interviews? Your Resume Is The Problem
Posted on April 21, 2014
As you’ve prepared for your job search, you’ve probably read about everything you need to know about creating a stellar resume. You’ve learned that the perfect resume needs to be proofread, one page in length, and describe your accomplishments. In addition, you also know that you need …
3 Ways to Be a More Efficient Job Seeker
Posted on April 14, 2014
The number of unemployed people in this U.S. seems to be decreasing. According to the latest numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for March 2014 was 6.7 percent. The job market has grown in industries like health care, professional and business services, …
5 Ways to End Job Search Stress in 5 Minutes or Less
Posted on April 7, 2014
April may have the honor of serving as Stress Awareness Month, but it’s always important to call attention to job search stress. After all, stress is more than an unpleasant sensation. Prolonged stress takes a huge toll on your physical and mental well-being. In a 2020 Stress in Ameri …
How to Really Use Social Media to Get a Job
Posted on March 31, 2014
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 s …
Are You Making These Top 3 Career Mistakes?
Posted on March 24, 2014
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 h …
5 Ways to Get Lucky In Your Job Search: Part 2
Posted on March 17, 2014
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 …
4 Ways to Get Lucky In Your Job Search: Part 1
Posted on March 10, 2014
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 …
I Quit! How to Say Goodbye Without Losing Your Cool
Posted on March 3, 2014
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 Lab …
Job Search Going Nowhere? 6 Cool Things You Need to Try
Posted on February 24, 2014
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. I …