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...

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-$#!+...

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...

Are you playing offense or defense in your job search?

I am in the middle of listening to a follow up podcast from Chris Sacca on the Tim Ferriss podcast.  Chris @sacca talks about “getting down to business” at the 14 minute mark.  This also rings true in the job search.  Caution for those with sensitive ears,...

How to be patiently persistent in your job search

I have said it before and I will say it again… the job search is often times like dating.  It is this crazy stupid game that you must play to get what you want. Don’t hate the player, hate the game. I could write about how you SHOULD be patiently...