Cutting Edge Career Advice
— Since 2009 —
Career Enlightenment is the award-winning career blog started by the author of “Job Searching with Social Media For Dummies”, Joshua Waldman.
Why Some Millennials Can’t Find Jobs and What They Can Do About It
The unemployment rates for millennials are higher than those in other age groups. This up-and-coming generation is shaping how we think about work, and yet they are struggling to find jobs. The modern workplace needs them to gain experience and take the places of...
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5 ways to highlight your skills, connections and experience on social media
While most of us are on social media in one form or another, not all of us take full advantage of its potential – especially when it comes to highlighting our professional life. Statistics show that 70% of employers are scrawling through social media to find...
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HR Technology Trends That Could Impact Your Job Search and Career
When you apply for an internship, job or promotion, it makes sense not just to research industry trends and competitor developments, but also to understand what’s going on in HR, because these are the people that hire and fire staff. The latest HR trends are all to do...
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How to Write a Good Job Application Email
The societal and cultural pressures of today’s shifting environments sometimes cause instability even to the most dedicated workers around us. This means that regardless of your skills and work ethics, you will be required, sooner rather than later and probably often...
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Direct Job Apps for Speeding Up a Job Search
Judging by the big numbers, the job market looks astoundingly good. Unemployment remains at its lowest in a generation. Job creation is brisk. And wage growth is starting to pick up. But underneath all the good news is another big number you don’t see: how long it...
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If You’re Not a Little Uncomfortable, You’re Not Reaching Far Enough For Your Goals
You hate crowds but here you are, getting ready to take the stage at a public speaking contest. Butterflies in your stomach? More like a ball of fire. The hum of the crowd increases after they announce you are next. Time to take the stage. Why are you doing this?...
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How to Write a Resume If You’re a Remote Worker
Many companies don’t have a problem with their employees working from home. Freelancing gives you an opportunity to have a job while enjoying the comfort of working in a corporate environment. It’s important for your resume to show that you’re competent as a remote...
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