--- title: Careershift | Career Advice (4) description: Career Advice | Job Hunting and Career Management Insights from Careershift (4) image: https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Website%20Graphics/Careershift%20Banner.png --- [![careershift-by-springshare](https://blog.careershift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/careershift-by-springshare.png?width=580&height=126&name=careershift-by-springshare.png "careershift-by-springshare")](http://www.careershift.com) [![careershift-by-springshare](https://blog.careershift.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/careershift-by-springshare.png?width=580&height=126&name=careershift-by-springshare.png "careershift-by-springshare")](http://www.careershift.com) - Products - [Careershift](https://www.careershift.com/research) - [Careershift One](https://www.careershift.com/one) - Solutions For... - [Schools](https://www.careershift.com/schools) - [Libraries](https://www.careershift.com/libraries) - [Organizations & Coaches](https://www.careershift.com/organizations) - [Community & Non‑Profit](https://www.careershift.com/non-profit) - [Individuals](https://www.careershift.com/one) - About - [Company](https://www.careershift.com/about) - [Testimonials](https://www.careershift.com/testimonials) - [FAQs](https://www.careershift.com/faq) - [Events](https://www.careershift.com/events) - [Blog](https://blog.careershift.com) [Contact Us](https://www.careershift.com/connect) [Member Login](https://careershift.com/intermediate) [Contact Us](https://www.careershift.com/connect) [Member Login](https://careershift.com/intermediate) - Products - [Careershift](https://www.careershift.com/research) - [Careershift One](https://www.careershift.com/one) - Solutions For... - [Schools](https://www.careershift.com/schools) - [Libraries](https://www.careershift.com/libraries) - [Organizations & Coaches](https://www.careershift.com/organizations) - [Community & Non‑Profit](https://www.careershift.com/non-profit) - [Individuals](https://www.careershift.com/one) - About - [Company](https://www.careershift.com/about) - [Testimonials](https://www.careershift.com/testimonials) - [FAQs](https://www.careershift.com/faq) - [Events](https://www.careershift.com/events) - [Blog](https://blog.careershift.com) [Contact Us](https://ww1.careershift.com/connect)[Member Login](https://careershift.com/intermediate) # Career Advice (4) [All Topics](https://blog.careershift.com)[Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker)[Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads)[Career Services](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-services)[Employers](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/employers)[Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice)[Career Coaching](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-coaching)[Career Management](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-management)[Interviewing](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/interviewing)[Featured](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/featured)[Career Counseling](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-counseling)[Alumni Resources](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/alumni-resources)[CareerShift News](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/careershift-news)[AI](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/ai)[Entrepreneurship](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/entrepreneurship) ## [How 4 Languages Will Make You The Best Manager](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2017/01/4-languages-employee-motivation) Posted on January 9, 2017 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/marketing-man-person-communication-2.jpg) pexels If you ask most of his employees, Doug is the ideal manager. He rewards hard work by offering his staff days off, is often heard telling people they’ve done a great job when passing them in the hallways, and will stop to help his team anytime they ask. While Doug feels he’s on … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2017/01/4-languages-employee-motivation) Topics: [Employers](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/employers) [Featured](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/featured) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [How To Come Back Strong in 2017 After A Gap Year](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2016/12/come-back-strong-2017-gap-year) Posted on December 19, 2016 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/business-card-contact-business-cards-business-42260-Sep-08-2025-03-00-07-1255-PM.png) Whether it’s taking a year off to backpack through Europe, or just giving yourself time to decide where your life is going — a gap-year is a healthy career move. But coming back to the job search after an extended break is undeniably intimidating. Many family members and friends may n … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2016/12/come-back-strong-2017-gap-year) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) [Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads) [Career Coaching](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-coaching) ## [3 Things Your Employees Really Want This Holiday Season](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2016/12/employee-retention-holiday-season) Posted on December 5, 2016 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gift-jeans-fashion-pack-157879-3.jpg) pexels Buying gifts, worrying about money to buy those gifts, spending time with family, not having time to spend with that family — even without added work pressure, your employees are already extra stressed during the holidays. Virgin Pulse’s December 2014 survey of 1,000 participan … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2016/12/employee-retention-holiday-season) Topics: [Employers](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/employers) [Featured](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/featured) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [How to Handle the High Expectations of College Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2016/08/high-expectations-of-college-grads) Posted on August 15, 2016 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/night-office-shirt-mail-e1592848039839-Sep-08-2025-02-40-54-5035-PM.jpg) (This post was updated on 6/22/2020) College graduates are quickly learning the high expectations for their first job out of college aren’t exactly going to be met the way they pictured. There are many perks they hope to find at their first job that end up missing. It’s important for … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2016/08/high-expectations-of-college-grads) Topics: [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) [Career Services](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-services) [Career Counseling](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-counseling) [Career Coaching](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-coaching) ## [How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Killer](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2015/09/how-to-make-your-linkedin-profile-killer) Posted on September 21, 2015 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bigstock-Ostersund-Sweden-August-97512626-1.jpg) 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 … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2015/09/how-to-make-your-linkedin-profile-killer) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2015/01/how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job) Posted on January 5, 2015 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bigstock-Linkedin-Sign-In-Form-On-Googl-72755917-1.jpg) 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 … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2015/01/how-to-use-linkedin-to-get-a-job) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [Distance Yourself From the Competition With These 5 Strategies](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/12/distance-yourself-from-the-competition-with-these-5-strategies) Posted on December 15, 2014 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/justice-amoh-hyYJKOZp2Og-unsplash-Sep-08-2025-03-11-04-0879-PM.jpg) 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 … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/12/distance-yourself-from-the-competition-with-these-5-strategies) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [6 Pieces Of Career Advice You’re Better Off Leaving Behind](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/07/6-pieces-of-career-advice-youre-better-off-leaving-behind) Posted on July 14, 2014 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/bigstock-Career-advice-button-with-curs-55442771-1.jpg) 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 … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/07/6-pieces-of-career-advice-youre-better-off-leaving-behind) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [Are You Making These Top 3 Career Mistakes?](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/03/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 … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/03/are-you-making-these-top-3-career-mistakes) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Advice](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-advice) ## [Faster, Higher, Stronger! 4 Career Lessons From The Olympics](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2014/02/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. 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