Whether you are stuck in job search, or just starting your quest for a new job, these posts will help you in navigating the tricky terrain! Hey, kind of like a map, compass and guide all rolled into one! If you have a topic or question, feel free to leave a comment. I am always looking for new ideas! 
55 Hidden Job Finding Tips Without Using Social Media from JobMob
If you find your search is stalled and you aren’t sure what else to do, this list will surely get you thinking. As Jacob Share points out in his bonus tip 56:
Test, track & repeat – this article contains a lot of tips and it would take a lot of effort to try them all. Begin with the tips that seem most likely to work, and track your progress. If some work and others don’t, repeat the former, drop the latter, and introduce other tips into your hidden job search.
- Shake Up Your Routine
- Spice up Life Outside of Work
- And more…
When You Can Do the Job, But You Aren’t A Cultural Fit from CareerRocketeer
Finding and maintaining a job is more than just having the right skills. So much more. It is about cultural fit. This post helps explain a bit more about organizational cultures and what you can do to find out more about a culture before jumping in/accepting a job.
A Good Detective Knows Emotional Intelligence Trumps IQ– Just Ask My Dad from TalentCulture
Kevin Grossman’s post shows what Emotional Intelligence looks like AND includes data on how development of Emotional Intelligence is directly tied to an increase in personal and company productivity!
How to Ask for LinkedIn Recommendations from Keppie Careers
Miriam Salpeter provides excellent advice on how to write a much more effective and HELPFUL request for recommendations! Her post emphasizes quality, not quantity of recommendations!
Recruiters Rethink Online Playbook from Wall Street Journal
If you are tired of hearing about the hidden job market, networking, and social media, you better read this. This post shares information, if you use it right, can help you understand what is happening on the other side of the hiring desk. It talks about the changes in recruiting strategies and practices.
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Thanks for the shout out, Hannah! Looks like you compiled a great list of posts, and I am glad to be mentioned!