5 Holiday Season Perks Job Seekers Should Be Thankful For
Posted on November 25, 2013
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 also a great time to reflect on the past year, evaluate what worked, and look ahead to see what needs to change. The same goes fo …
CareerShift’s Val Matta Featured on Career Coach Caroline!
Posted on November 20, 2013
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 may work out differently than you once imagined. I’m a prime example of that. For instance, I started out in social services, went on to r …
5 Alternatives to a Salary Increase
Posted on November 18, 2013
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, and sealed your position in the company. You’ve also gone above and beyond by taking on projects you didn’t necessarily have to a …
What To Do When You’re Unhappy in Your First Job
Posted on November 11, 2013
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 and far between. There’s one little hiccup, though: You hate your first job. You’re not alone. Studies show only 2 percent of employees over 40 are wo …
CareerShift Featured in ‘Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies’
Posted on November 4, 2013
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 has its pros and cons. While it’s easy to complain about the job search, today there are tons of resources out there to …
Avoid These Scary Job Hunting Mistakes!
Posted on October 31, 2013
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, I’m not talking about applying to too many positions or calling the hiring manager incessantly during your job search. I’m talk …
Can’t Find a Job? 5 Secret Alternatives You’re Overlooking
Posted on October 28, 2013
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 than half of young Americans are un- or underemployed. This further proves how hard it is for young professionals to not only enter the workforce, but …
5 Crucial Questions to Ask Every Employer
Posted on October 24, 2013
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 from employers, and their resumes get lost in the job application black hole. It’s as if you’re speaking to a brick wall, unable to voic …
How Job Seekers Can Capitalize on The U.S Employment Outlook Report
Posted on October 21, 2013
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 know referrals and job boards are some of the top ways employers find candidates. We also know networking is a pretty awesome way you ca …
What Are You Looking For in an Employer?
Posted on October 17, 2013
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 a bit. However, have you ever sat down and asked yourself a very important question: What do I want out of an employer? It’s some …