by Al Pollard | Aug 2, 2016 | Job Search |
Most of us take the path of least resistance in our job search. Unfortunately, that is usually the longest path and it may have the greatest cost. Taking the most direct path to any goal is usually the most difficult and the most uncomfortable. But taking the easy...
by Al Pollard | Apr 28, 2016 | 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...
by Al Pollard | Apr 25, 2016 | Job Search |
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...
by Al Pollard | Feb 24, 2016 | Interviews, Job Search |
Many times around the office talk turns to what one candidate or another has done to stand out of the crowd. Sometimes good, sometimes not. Both are memorable but only one gets a call back. It depends The way you SHOULD stand out really depends on a lot of factors:...
