If you’re a college senior and you’ve waited until last minute to start your job search, you’re probably panicking about your post-grad plans.

During the weeks leading up to your graduation, the pressure will continue to build as you try to find a job. However, the distractions of school can often get in the way of your job search. Despite all of this, it’s important for you not to let these factors take advantage of your search.

If you’ve spent your semester trying to start your job search, your to-do list probably looks something like this:

A job description can tell you a lot about an organization. A detailed one allows you to get an inside peek at the organization, gives you information about the position, and allows you to figure out if your skills and accomplishments are a match. A bogus job description? That’s another story entirely.

It’s sad to say, but many job descriptions do not match the position. In fact, 43 percent of workers found out during the interview that the job description did not match what was written in the job ad. Not only is this a huge waste of time, it can take you away from other, more legitimate job opportunities.

How can you tell if a job description is bogus? Here are some tips:

By all other accounts, you may believe the social job search is the best way to find the perfect career. After all, you’ve probably read the statistics indicating that most recruiters use (or plan on using) social media in their recruitment efforts. Though you may feel like you’re a social media whiz, you may not be on the same page as your employer of choice.

According to research conducted by Jobvite, there’s a disconnect between the way job seekers prefer to hunt and the way employers recruit, particularly socially. For instance, while 94 percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to source and vet candidates, only 36 percent of job seekers are active on the site. In addition, 83 percent of job seekers prefer and use Facebook for their job search, but only 65 percent of recruiters utilize it. Due to this disconnect, missed opportunities are bound to occur, leaving your social job search in the dust.

The solution to the disconnected job search may not be as difficult as you think. Here are several ways to navigate through the social job search correctly:

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:

In my last post, I explained how you can “get lucky” in your job search, from building your own website and giving yourself a social media makeover, to implementing branding strategies. While these are all varying tactics, they all have one central goal: When you meet opportunity with preparation, you’ll be presented with job search gold.

As I illustrated, the first part of getting lucky in your job search involves some transformations on your end. But the next step involves promoting your job search to others. By using these strategies together, you create your own luck.

After you’ve taken my initial advice, here are five additional ways to get lucky in your job search:

You’ve probably heard that luck plays as much of a part in the job search as your skills, connections, and employment history. So how can you create your own luck?

Now, I’m not talking about finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. As the old saying goes, “luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” Theoretically then, if you’re proactive in your job search, you’ll essentially be presented with “lucky” opportunities. While it’s not as easy as it seems, preparing yourself for the best case scenario can really work out in your favor.

It’s time to throw some luck on your job search, even if you have to create it yourself. In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, here are four simple ways to get there: