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 have three...
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 that The truth is that...
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 is...
You need to have a sense of entitlement to do well in your job search
I am reading Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. In the book he looks at what makes great people (outliers) great. I HIGHLY recommend this book. One of the things that he talks about that makes a dramatic difference in people's lives is whether or not they have a sense...
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...
It’s OK to be a good employee, but are you?
My boss and I were talking about possible topics for a Lunch and Learn program we are starting this year. He brought up a topic that I have a passion about... Many people do not know what it takes to be a good employee AND it is OK to be good, you don't have to be...