--- title: Careershift | Job Seeker (5) description: Job Seeker | Job Hunting and Career Management Insights from Careershift (5) 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) # Job Seeker (5) [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) ## [3 Mindful Ways to Negate Job Search Depression](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/06/job-search-depression) Posted on June 28, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/anthony-tran-vXymirxr5ac-unsplash-3-1.jpg) It’s no surprise that there is a strong link between unemployment and poor mental health. The job search process is strenuous, rejection is demoralizing, and loss of income has severe consequences for one’s overall livelihood. Unfortunately, the resulting job search depression is a re … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/06/job-search-depression) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [4 Skills Recent Grads Can Use to Leverage Pandemic Experience](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/06/skills-for-recent-graduate-jobs) Posted on June 4, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/vasily-koloda-8CqDvPuo_kI-unsplash.jpg) This post was updated in September of 2022 [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/06/skills-for-recent-graduate-jobs) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads) ## [How to Teach Job Seekers About Flexible Work Hours](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/05/how-to-teach-job-seekers-about-flexible-work-hours) Posted on May 17, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-yogendra-singh-1701202.jpg) It is an enormous relief for many graduates that the working world they’re now entering is much closer to “normal” than it was a year ago. Some aspects of it, however, will never be the same. The pandemic has undeniably made policies like remote work and flexible work hours more appea … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/05/how-to-teach-job-seekers-about-flexible-work-hours) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Career Services](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/career-services) ## [Finding Resume Writing Services in a Pandemic](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/04/finding-resume-writing-services-in-a-pandemic) Posted on April 19, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/gabrielle-henderson-HJckKnwCXxQ-unsplash-Sep-08-2025-03-04-36-1651-PM.jpg) Despite the pause the world felt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are still entering the workforce for the first time. One of the most important tasks of the job search is crafting a strong resume. Not only is a resume a way for the job seeker to display their most val … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/04/finding-resume-writing-services-in-a-pandemic) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads) ## [How to Impress Recruiters at a Virtual Career Fair](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/02/prepare-for-virtual-career-fair) Posted on February 15, 2021 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4144923-Sep-08-2025-02-33-50-8568-PM.jpg) [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2021/02/prepare-for-virtual-career-fair) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) [Students & Recent Grads](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/students-recent-grads) ## [To Shift or Not to Shift During the Pandemic](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/11/career-transition-during-the-pandemic) Posted on November 30, 2020 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ross-findon-mG28olYFgHI-unsplash.jpg) We’re not out of the woods with COVID-19. Cases are climbing higher than ever across much of the US, leaving folks in a constant state of uncertainty. If you’re someone who was hoping for a career transition this year, your plans were likely put on hold back in the spring when unemplo … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/11/career-transition-during-the-pandemic) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [3 Ways to Pull the Plug on Holiday Job Hunt Pressure](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/11/3-ways-to-pull-the-plug-on-holiday-job-hunt-pressure) Posted on November 9, 2020 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-steve-johnson-1694830-Sep-08-2025-02-43-15-8292-PM.jpg) It’s no secret: 2020 has been a mess of stress for pretty much everyone. I don’t know anyone who isn’t pumped to turn the corner and move on to 2021. [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/11/3-ways-to-pull-the-plug-on-holiday-job-hunt-pressure) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [6 Tips to Land a Job In A Virtual Work Environment](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/07/6-tips-to-help-you-land-a-virtual-job) Posted on July 6, 2020 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/visuals-Y4qzW3AsvqI-unsplash-Sep-08-2025-03-01-11-3575-PM.jpg) Given the demands of social-distancing and closures, many businesses have been forced to re-examine what the modern office looks like. Hint: it looks very familiar — your living room, dining room, or spare bedroom-turned-office. These virtual job environments have become more prevalen … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/07/6-tips-to-help-you-land-a-virtual-job) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [Job Search Strategy FAQs: What to Do When the Market Takes a Hard Turn](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/05/job-search-strategy-faqs-what-to-do-when-the-market-takes-a-hard-turn) Posted on May 4, 2020 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1487528278747-ba99ed528ebc-1.jpg) Market turns are not kind to job seekers. Whether you recently graduated from college or decided it was time for a career change, your job search strategy just went from a well-thought-out plan to a pretty big question mark. At this point, the thought of finding a job might feel overw … [Read Story](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/05/job-search-strategy-faqs-what-to-do-when-the-market-takes-a-hard-turn) Topics: [Job Seeker](https://blog.careershift.com/tag/job-seeker) ## [How College Graduates Can Gain Work Experience During a Global Crisis](https://blog.careershift.com/blog/2020/04/how-college-graduates-can-gain-work-experience-during-a-global-crisis) Posted on April 6, 2020 ![](https://blog.careershift.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1584461800203-e8b0a2fd55ca-4.jpg) You’re entering what should be one of the most exhilarating and monumental moments of your life. Usually, this period is filled with anticipation of what’s to come once you exit the commencement ceremony, degree in hand. 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