10 Guerrilla Job Search Tactics That Work
In my opinion, there are two things most job seekers do wrong: they are too general and they are too boring. I frequently write about the #1 problem of entry-level candidates: lack of focus....
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20 Resume Tips from a Hiring Manager
I’m a hiring manager. During the last seven years I’ve reviewed an estimated five thousand to ten thousand resumes while hiring or promoting fifty people for three different companies. I’ve hired sales people, tech...
The Senior Series: Wrestling With Discouragement
There are a lot of articles floating around arguing that Gen-Y is emotionally resilient. Despite the worst job market of our lifetimes, we are optimistic and upbeat about our economic futures. Some college seniors...
3 Job Search Mistakes Most People are Making
I’ve received lots of great emails from college seniors and recent grads this week. These emails make me even more excited about the Job Search Boot Camp Guide coming out next month! Many of...
Monday Must-Reads: Are you part of the new “driveby” culture?
The Psychology of Making Huge Career Jumps. It’s all about psychology folks. Read this great example. Also, if you aren’t already subscribing to Ramit Sethi’s blog, I highly recommend you do. It’s awesome for...
Your 1st Quarter Review: Create a System if you want to Change Your Life
It’s almost the end of 1st quarter already-whoa! For those of you in sales- good luck hitting your numbers during the next week or so. For accountants- our thoughts are with you during busy season. Many...
Dear Bloggers, I’m Sick of Reading about Passion
Happy Friday! Friday is most corporate-goers’ favorite day of the week. Perhaps it consists of an unhealty breakfast from McDonalds, excitement about weekend plans or just the simple joy of knowing you don’t have...
What Apartment Shopping Taught me about Careers
Dear Apartment Gods, Please, oh please let us find a dog-friendly 2 bed/2 bath within walking distance of the L. We’d like parking included. We also wouldn’t mind granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances...
Social Media 101 is coming to Chicagoland!
You may have noticed that Matt Cheuvront of lifewithoutpants.com and I hang out a lot online. It all started over a meeting about this very website. Since then, our friendship has grown and so...
How to Apply The Rules of Dating to Your Job
My favorite dating book of all time is called “Why Men Love Bitches.” Girls, you need to get this book. Guys, pretend you didn’t read that first sentence. I don’t want you to know...