Who is in control of your job search?

Do you have an external or internal locus of control?  No, I am not talking about some spirituality, mantra chanting, nonsense (my word for incense) burning, yoga bending ritual… I am asking… Who Controls You? Not that long ago one of my 9-year olds (we...

Why you should apply online

I just read a article by J.T. O’Donnell from February titled The (Depressing) Truth About Applying To Jobs Online.”  J.T.’s post give a lot of great tips but there seems to be quite a bit of absolutism in advice these days. Do this, Don’t do...

Don’t Believe Everything You Think

I heard this from Tim Ferriss’ podcast episode on The Man Who Studied 1,000 Deaths to Learn How to Live with BJ Miller.  This is so true in life and your job search… You are your own worst enemy We see it everywhere in quotes.  The power of belief or disbelief...

Top 10 list on how to be a bad co-worker

There are a lot top 10 lists out there so I thought I would add one to the multitude: Top 10 list on how to be a bad co-worker You know, those people that want to do their jobs poorly.  Please note the pervasive sarcasm in this post.  Yes, that person that wakes up...