THE ROUND-UP – February 11th, 2019

This week we have articles on bad career advice, applying with your smartphone, overlooked career advice, no-no’s for cover letters and the worst ways to ask for a raise.

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Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice

The notion of having to follow your passion is provocative in the sense that it goads us to do so, with the cost of non-compliance being that we are relegated to languish in professional discontent. But is it even possible to make a living doing the thing you most love?

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Apply with your Mobile Phone – New StyleCareers.com – StyleDispatch

Got a few minutes to kill? Why not look for a job on your mobile phone? The new version of StyleCareers.com is mobile-optimized and ready for use with your smartphone or tablet. Not only can you search and view job listings from your phone, you can apply to them too!

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5 Essential Pieces of Career Advice No One Ever Told You

Let me guess, in high school, college and early adulthood you probably received a lot of career advice. Most of it was well-intentioned, but how much of it ended up actually being useful? If you’re anything like me, the answer is not a whole lot.

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10 Things You Should NEVER Do In Your Cover Letter

Cameron Chapman I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: I dread writing cover letters. Or at least I used to. Probably because I always felt like they were so stilted and formal and just not me. Why would anyone want to hire me when I came across as the world’s most boring person?

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The Absolute Worst Ways to Ask for a Raise

Asking for a raise is not easy. You don’t want to come across as greedy, or antagonize your employer. But at the same time, you’ve done your research, know what you deserve, and believe you are an asset that should be compensated accordingly. Before you talk to your boss, make sure you avoid the following traps.

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