Don’t seem desperate in your job search
I see a lot of resumes and do a lot of interviews each week. It is pretty evident who is desperate in their job search. I am not saying it is not OK to feel desperate, just don't let it show. I'm open to anything Many candidate when asked "What are you looking for"...
You must change how you view failure
Many people view failure as... well... failure. You need to change the way you view failure. Failure - fail·ure, fālyər - a lack of success First notice that it does not say that YOU are a failure. Secondly notice that it did NOT say your will never succeed. You...
What going it on your own costs you
I was reading Kristin Wong's article at LifeHacker: "The Biggest Wastes of Time We Regret When We Get Older" when it hit me... this can have BIG costs in your job search! That's OK, I'll get the next one Don't believe me? Ever had something like this happen... You...
The Science of the Job Search
Momentum My wife is a science teacher and she is always teaching / reminding me about how God made the world. Usually when we think of momentum we think of the locomotive pulling all of those train cars and how difficult it would be to stop them or when you are...
Don’t be a donkey in your job search
I about fell out when I heard someone ask "What are you guys doing? You're just donkeying around over here." I asked "we are doing what?!" He said "you all are just hee-hawing over here and you ain't getting jack-$#!+ done." I died laughing, then I got to work....
Job search Journal
I mentioned Tuesday that journaling can keep you focused, track wins and help you in your job search. The idea came from Tim Ferriss @tferriss and the Five Minute Journal. A Journal <> Diary When I first heard the word "journaling" I had images of the little...