Careery Blog is your tactical guide to navigating the modern job market. We cover the strategies, tools, and mindset shifts that actually move the needle — from leveraging AI in your job search to recovering from layoffs and building a network that opens doors.
How Blog differs from our other content:
Whether you're actively job hunting, preparing for interviews, optimizing your resume for ATS systems, or figuring out how to use AI tools effectively — we've tested the approaches and share what works. No fluff, no generic advice. Just practical strategies backed by real results.
Hiring managers accept about 11% of LinkedIn connection requests. Here's how to write a connection message that gets accepted—with 12 templates.
How to network without feeling fake: conversation starters, small talk questions, and word-for-word scripts for networking events, LinkedIn, and professional connections.
Greenhouse application statuses are often vague. This guide explains what common statuses typically signal, what to do next, and when a follow-up is appropriate.
What does 'In Progress' mean on Workday? It doesn't mean what you think. Every status decoded — what each one signals about your chances, real timelines, and the follow-up system that gets responses.
A practical guide to Allstate layoffs: how to verify credible updates, what to do first for money and benefits, and how to restart your job search without burning out.
A practical guide to Rivian layoffs: what’s confirmed, how to verify new updates, and a calm first-week plan for benefits, documentation, and restarting your job search.
Yes, you can be laid off while on FMLA in some cases—but employers can’t retaliate for taking protected leave. Here’s how to tell what’s legal and what to do if it happens.
A practical guide to CDC layoffs: what’s been reported, how to verify credible updates (not rumors), and a calm first-week plan for documentation, benefits, and your next role.
A practical guide to Texas mass layoffs: what the WARN Act actually requires, how to find WARN notices, key deadlines, and a first-week action plan for money, benefits, and job search.
A practical guide to Wells Fargo layoffs: what’s confirmed, how to verify credible updates (not rumors), and a calm first-week plan for benefits, health coverage, and your job search.