“When you are unhappy, is there anything more maddening than to be told that you should be contented with your lot?” Kathleen Norris If your company is gone and you’re unemployed, a noted doctor has figured out why you may be unhappy. Dr. Norman M. Bradburn conducted a psychology study at the University of Chicago [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Solutions'
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. [...]
Tags:grammar·interviews·resume
Singing the Laid-off Blues
March 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Coping, Motivation, Solutions
Singing the laid-off blues? Music is a good, low-deductible alternative to pharmaceutical fixes. There aren’t many songs about the working world, but there are a few that can give some perspective and hasten your emotional recovery. Here are some to add to your collection. “Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” (Monty Python’s Life [...]
Tags:lyrics·monty python
Put Away Your Excuses
February 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Finding a job, Solutions
I’m going to repeat that. Put away your excuses. Lack of computer savvy or “I’m getting old and don’t want to adopt these modern ways” are exactly that. If you’re unwilling to try new things, you can expect an extremely difficult job search in this market. So learn some new tricks and add online networking [...]
How To Talk, Part One
February 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Humor, Solutions
Once you’re unemployed, people expect that you will talk like a normal laid-off person. There are two sets of rules: those for everyday use and those for interviews. I’ll cover everyday speak here. Use only exclamations or questions. If you’re writing, repeat punctuation marks. It’s OK to switch back and forth or just focus on [...]
Tags:funny
