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.
How Do Recruiters Find Promising Students On Social Media?
There is extreme competition in the current job market. Job vacancies are abundant, but finding potential candidates is the real deal. To find ideal candidates, recruiters use some strategies. They are always trying to find new ways to recruit students who can fit...
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Why You Should Consider a Career in Cybersecurity
The last decade has been a fertile time to sprout just about any metaphor for data you could possibly imagine. Where they all seem to converge is on the idea that data is something both valuable and hazardous, and therefore needs to be handled with great care. Data...
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Why Job Hopping Affects Your Credit-Worthiness
A couple of decades ago sticking with one employer for several years while trying to advance your career within the organization was the norm. Job hopping was not only rare but also frowned upon. The situation has now changed. The younger generation embraces and...
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The Hidden Costs of Starting a New Job
Whether you have decided now is the time to apply for your dream job, change fields, or you are looking to progress, starting a new job can be an exciting prospect. It could enhance your skill set, provide different working hours or even offer a salary increase....
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Perks That Will Keep Your Employees Happy and Engaged
Keeping good employees is essential to running a successful company—but a good worker isn’t just going to hang around forever without reasons to stay. This is where benefits and perks come into play. It’s in your company’s best interest to keep good employees because...
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6 LinkedIn Alternatives for Professional Networking
For better or worse, LinkedIn has become the standard when it comes to professional networking. With thousands of job ads, company reviews, and the ability to build a professional community, LinkedIn has it all. But is it the only option for jobseekers, or are there...
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What Could Be Holding You Back From a Much-Needed Career Change?
While years ago people tended to choose one career path and stick to it, these days it’s the norm for citizens to have multiple job types during their working life. When it comes to making a career change though, many people end up stuck. They may hate their current...
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