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 …
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 …