Summary Sunday: Issue #488 | Career Sherpa
As we all know, searching for a new job is never as easy as scouring the job boards and applying. That’s why job seekers get frustrated and discouraged.
Each week, my summary is a collection of articles written about what I consider to be important topics related to career and job search.
These have been shared on Twitter and have also been popular there.
This week’s collection of articles includes:
- Add more luck to your job search
- Matching skills to jobs
- New job search tool by Glassdoor and Indeed
- Asking for a raise
JOB SEARCH
How to Become “Lucky” in Your Career and Life | Psychology Today
Happenstance is usually defined as a circumstance that occurs by chance, serendipity, or luck. Here’s how to use it to get a new job!
Which Jobs Match Your Skills? 8 Ways to Find a Career Match | FlexJobs
Here are different ways you can find the next right job for you. Too often we focus on job titles. But that doesn’t always work. Try one or all of these.
Ready To Work tool by Glassdoor and Indeed
One stop to get help for your job search, no matter where you are in your career. From launching your very first job search to interviewing for a job… you’ll find resources to help.
PS: I haven’t tested this yet so any feedback would be welcome!
CAREER
How to Ask for a Raise | The Balance
Alison Doyle provides advice on what steps you should take to ask for a raise in 2022.
DID YOU MISS THESE
How To Get A Job In Another State: The Complete Guide
Answering “What Do You Like To Do For Fun?” The Right Way
How To Ask For Feedback After A Job Rejection (Properly)
Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.