The Job Search Doesn’t Have To Be LonelyOne day I was talking about networking with a fellow job seeker. John was an amazing networker and probably had “lunches” and “breakfasts” about 4 times a day. He didn’t eat much, but he was using his time effectively to get in front of a network contact, just him and them, with no interruptions. January 11th, 2010
How did you lose your job?There are many ways to lose a job, I’ll share mine and I’d love to hear yours. November 9th, 2009
You Are Now Free To Do What You WantSince I lost my job I’ve done stuff I never thought I would have, or could have done. This is all stuff I’ve wanted to do but never got around to doing it. August 27th, 2009
Job Search Tips: Networking vs. SocializingI was at lunch with a buddy this last week when he started talking about a very interesting concept: networking vs. socializing. He was talking about how his kids socialize (they do it very well), but they don’t know how to network. Perhaps here are some differences: July 7th, 2009
The Different Job SearchWhen I got laid off I started my job search logically and methodically. I first got my resume finished, then I found jobs on job boards, then I applied to those jobs, then I waited for responses (while applying to more jobs, wondering why responses weren’t coming in)… this went on for weeks. February 11th, 2009
The Different Job SearchFunny what people do in a job search. My strategy and tactics where like yours, probably: Get my resume done (critical, since you have to have a resume before you can apply for postings) January 26th, 2009
My Pee Trap and Your ResumeWe’ve had problems with our bathroom sink for almost five years, since we moved into this house. It always drained slow. We tried liquid plumber, liquid plumber gel, some plumber powder stuff, and my infamous homemade tool to fish stuff out of the drain. November 10th, 2008
Resumes vs. Business Cards & Our Professional IdentityI was at a networking/job-search event one evening learning about my job search, and hoping to meet some sharp professionals I could network with. Before we got to chat with one another, the facilitator shared some thoughts with us. November 7th, 2008
Worst Career Advice Ever?A couple of months ago Peter asked a question to his LinkedIn contacts: What is the worst career advice you’ve ever heard? Here are most of the awesome replies (there were 42 responses – see them all here): You’re set for life! (… when someone has just taken a job in the public service. Set [...] October 20th, 2008
Resumes and job searches: Fun With a PurposeThe fun is coming to an end. August 19th, 2008
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