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 harder to spot. While you may understand the need for an iron-clad Facebook page or finding those hidden contacts, there are some warning signs you may be overlooking. Check them out below:

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 career lessons can all professionals learn from one of the oldest events in the world?

The motto of the Olympics is Citius, Altius, Fortius, which is Latin for “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” This message, along with the stories of Olympians, can really teach you a thing or two about your career, whether you’re looking for a new job or want to improve your current situation.

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 your career. Even though he faced tons of challenges and had to walk through the lines of fire, Martin Luther King, Jr. can still provide you with some key career insights.

If you want to advance yourself professionally, there’s no one better to look up to than King. So, what are some career lessons you can learn from him? Check them out below:

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 real estate, started volunteering, went back to school for my MBA in healthcare, became a nursing home administrator, and then became part of CareerShift. For me, it was more about the journey — ensuring my interests guided that journey, and finding opportunities that matched where I was at different points in my life.

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, especially when it comes to his career? Quite a lot, apparently.

Affleck was recently chosen to star as the new Batman, a highly coveted role that has been played by stars like Christian Bale, Michael Keaton, and George Clooney. Though this was a win for Affleck, fans of the popular superhero were not impressed. Tidal waves of tweets were sent out, #Batfleck became the hashtag of the hour, and everyone seemed to have an opinion — a negative one, that is. People were overwhelmingly rejecting this decision, and it takes some thick skin to deal with that — even if you’re a millionaire movie star.