“‘Tis dogs’ delight to bark and bite,” thus does the adage run. But I delight to bite the dog when placed inside a bun.” [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Finding a job'
Cut the Bull and Polish Your Image
June 30th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Finding a job, Solutions
“Artificial Intelligence usually beats real stupidity.”
Do you sound silly because you’ve fallen into the bad habit of business speak? You may have absorbed some fancy boardroom gibberish at your last job and are propagating it unknowingly in your resume, interviews, or even worse, at home. As a public service, take this short self-evaluation.
1. Do you [...]
Tags:grammar·interviews·resume
Job counteroffer? Why not?
April 30th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Finding a job, Humor
Dear Sirs:
Thank you for your recent job offer. You’ll enjoy my direct, no-nonsense approach to my work beginning right now. My experience with my previous employer’s collapse compels me to ask a few quick questions about your business to qualify your offer.
1. Is your accounting department encouraged to be “creative?”
2. Have you stolen company or [...]
Tags:finding a job·funny·money
The Radioactive Resume
April 6th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Finding a job
I hadn’t planned on writing a resume ever again, even after my company died. With my background and contacts I expected my choice of interviews, a warm reception, and eager offers.
Dumb. I waited for employers to call. I didn’t acknowledge that the market was saturated with job seekers at all levels. Demand faded after the [...]
Tags:finding a job·resume
