Summary Sunday Addressing Pesky Job Search and Career Issues

Summary Sunday Addressing Pesky Job Search and Career Issues Your career and job search are riddled with issues- whether they are situations thrust upon you or ones you bring on yourself.  This weeks roundup touches on rejection, self-promotion, perceptions about networking, assumptions about LinkedIn and how you interact with your boss.   We all have issues! The first step in resolving your issues is to face them head on. Whats causing the issue? I hope this weeks collection of articles helps you look at things differently. AND resolve some of your issues! JOB SEARCH 9 Scary Reasons Overqualified Job Seekers are Rejected by Jacob Share | The Job Mob You will not land every opportunity you pursue. (You already knew this). But, what you probably didnt know is that the information YOU provided got you eliminated. Learn why recruiters reject candidates and what you can do differently. LINKEDIN The Death of LinkedIn by Jaakko Paalanen | The Observer This article may change the way you think. Is LinkedIn the best tool for the job (no matter what you use it for?) Maybe not and the better social media tool may surprise you! CAREER How to Promote Yourself Without Looking Like a Jerk by Dorie Clark | Harvard Business Review Follow these 4 pieces  of advice so you can learn how to take credit without looking like a braggart! How to Manage a Micromanaging Boss by  Katie Douthwaite Wolf  | The Muse Are you annoyed by a boss who hovers? Here are 4 things you can do to shoo your boss away! Heinekens  World Apart Ad on Fast Company You may have seen this in you Facebook feed, but in case you didnt. This ad has a powerful message (and it isnt about alcohol). Take 3 minutes and watch what happens when people with very different views are put together in a room. It is a powerful message for all of us. NETWORKING Improve Your Career Prospects: Become a Master Networker [Infographic] on YouTern Networking doesnt have to be ugly or self-serving. This infographic will help you look at it differently. Infographic by Business Insider