“What Matters Now” is what matters now First of a series Yesterday I wrote that the new eBook, “What Matters Now” is a must-read for business people, especially anyone who has recently been ejected from a long-term job. I was wrong. Anyone should read it who wants to be in the know about what direction [...]
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What Matters Now: Advertise by giving it away
December 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Finding a job, Series, 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. [...]
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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 [...]
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