5 Job Search Lessons Inspired By Christopher Columbus
Posted on October 14, 2013
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, you can learn a lot from the life of Columbus, especially when it comes to your job search. In honor of Columbus Day, let’s expl …
What Ben Affleck Can Teach You About Career Rejection
Posted on October 10, 2013
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. He has earnings of $25 million as of June 2013. He’s a family man with three kids in tow. What could he possibly know about rejection, e …
Seven More Mistakes That Will Cost You the Job
Posted on October 7, 2013
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 blunders you could make that not only make you look bad, but also take you further away from the job of your dreams? Here are s …
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: Dream Jobs When You’re Strapped for Cash
Posted on October 3, 2013
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 college, you may have had plans to start your own business, be an artist, or travel around the world. But if you’re like most college grads, you may have a …
On The Job Search? 3 Super Sleuth Ways To Use Your Connections
Posted on September 30, 2013
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. Studies show referrals are one of the most popular ways employers source candidates. So, if you know someone influential, it’s pro …
What’s The Deal With the Hidden Job Market?
Posted on September 26, 2013
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, your efforts often fall flat. Even worse — not only are the jobs you’re finding less than stellar, the ones you do apply for go unans …
Key Strategies Your Career Services Center Should Implement
Posted on September 23, 2013
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 professionals. You have the capacity to create the leaders of tomorrow. You have it in your hands to be a mentor to those with little …
Job Search Makeover 101: How To Create A New You
Posted on September 19, 2013
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 faced with brick walls over and over, it can really start to wear on your self-esteem. Case in point: A recent CareerBuilder survey in …
How Professionals Can Land Those Super Secret Job Connections
Posted on September 16, 2013
Connections, connections, connections. Sometimes, all you need is that super secret person to tell an employer you’re great in order to land a job. After all, the majority of jobs these days are filled by referrals. But how can you land these connections in the first place? And what d …
Major Hangup: Why Your Degree Doesn’t Define Your Career Path
Posted on September 12, 2013
Picture this: You’ve spent the last four years of your college career honing your skills in a specific major. You’ve taken the classes, you’ve worked internships, and you’ve received shining recommendations from your peers. But when job search time comes along, you have a hard time no …