How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Killer
Posted on September 21, 2015
Come on, admit it: you spend dozens of hours each week on Facebook and Twitter posting, sharing, and updating your profile. But how much time do you spend on your LinkedIn profile? ibphoto; Bigstock Jobvite’s 2014 Social Recruiting Survey of 1,855 recruiters found that 93 percent are …
How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job
Posted on January 5, 2015
Almost every job seeker knows they should be on LinkedIn. But do they really know how to use it to their advantage? bloomua; BigStock To get started, here’s what your profile should contain: A professional headshot Contact information, including social media profiles A link to your re …
Distance Yourself From the Competition With These 5 Strategies
Posted on December 15, 2014
You prepared your resume. Invested in a closet full of professional clothing. Brushed up on your interview skills. But you still feel like one in a large crowd of other job seekers. How do you stand out from the competition and distance yourself from all of the other job seekers out t …
6 Pieces Of Career Advice You’re Better Off Leaving Behind
Posted on July 14, 2014
Whether it’s general advice, or advice specifically targeted to your career, there are few “one-size-fits-all” pieces of advice that will truly provide value to you. While there is no doubt that most of the people who have given (and will give) you advice have your best interest at he …
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 …
Faster, Higher, Stronger! 4 Career Lessons From The Olympics
Posted on February 5, 2014
The Olympic opening ceremony is just around the corner! While some of the games have already begun, preparations are well underway for the main event. Athletes from around the globe are perfecting their crafts, whether they’re figure skaters, snowboarders, or bobsledders. So what care …
4 Career Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted on January 20, 2014
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pioneer for civil rights and a leader in activism. While his life was cut short, he is still viewed as one of the most influential players in U.S. history. You may not realize it, but there’s a lot to learn from Martin Luther King, Jr. as it relates to yo …
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 …
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 …