#1.....If you don't have a degree you're already at a fairly large disadvantage. While many others and myself included don't put a ton of weight into whether someone has a piece of paper that says they're smart, there is no denying many companies will disqualify you for not having one.
#2.....If you spend all your time focusing on one particular career path, you're doing yourself a disservice. What I mean by this is don't get so caught up in being a social worker because that was your major that you pass on a much higher paying job. While your heart may be set on doing social work or whatever it is you love, It's always good to broaden your career horizon even if only temporarily. You can always use the money you make to further your education in your field of choice.
#3......As I covered in my previous blog the average percent of time you will even hear back from a job you apply to is roughly 1-4 %. Don't get frustrated, try networking wth other professionals.
#4......People on linked in will likely have a title that sounds much more professional and dubious than what it is they actually do. I say this because doing this I believe is actually very detrimental to your career. Don't fall for the temptation of exaggerating your job title to impress people.
#5.......A change is coming to this market. Whether it is my company or someone who beats me to the punch is yet to be seen but believe me the Internet job market will look drastically different in years ahead.
CareerGenetics will revolutionize how individuals job search, and more importantly how those companies looking find those people. The days of endlessly applying to jobs only to be disappointed time and again is well on its way to ending.
