On Animal Planet there is a reality docu-series called Finding Bigfoot. This program has been on the air since 2011. ***HUGE MEGA-SPOILER ALERT*** It is now 2020, and they still haven’t found Bigfoot. ***END OF SPOILER ALERT*** Continue reading “In search of Sasquatch – Finding the perfect job!”
Who moved my toe cheese? – Your guide to office etiquette
So here you are, up against a deadline. You are tapping away at your keyboard in your cubicle, or maybe you have the dreaded open office arrangement, where everyone just stares at one another like it is a giant fishbowl. In any case, you need to concentrate.
Two cubicles down, Jerry, who has never modulated his inside voice because he doesn’t have one, is discussing his fantasy football picks with Norm. Norm doesn’t know how to say “yes” or “no.” Norm is the type who will nod or shake his head to demonstrate his position while he clears his throat and grunts.
On the other side of you, Pam is cutting her fingernails, or perhaps her toenails. You can hear the clippings as they land on the faux plastic floor intended to give maximum roll-age of the desk chair, conceivably to allow quicker entry and exit of Pam’s desk area so that she can be the first one to get the cherished Boston cream donut on Fridays in the break room. Continue reading “Who moved my toe cheese? – Your guide to office etiquette”
Break Up to Shake Up – When it’s time to look for a new job
Think back to your first relationship, fourth marriage or maybe even your current relationship. Perhaps you are stewing on your computer after arguing for 2 hours because you bought the wrong Kleenex brand from the store. If that is the case, I would advise getting out of that relationship and then looking for a new job…probably in another city or state. Continue reading “Break Up to Shake Up – When it’s time to look for a new job”
Painting your masterpiece – putting together an effective resumé
Your resumé on its own may not appear to be the most masterful document created. It may not look well in a frame, but like many things it is the sum of the parts that completes the masterpiece. Most artists work in sections and spend countless hours and weeks on perfecting the overall final product. That is what we’re going to learn about today!
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Call me maybe…The Telephone Interview
When I was a wee tot, I used to get a phone call with Santa Claus, usually in early December. I never knew when he would call, but I had to be ready if I was going to get him my list of Christmas presents that I desired early. I had to be ready, for the call could come at any time. Usually, my mom would tell me to pick up the phone and Santa would be on the other line. I tell this story to remember the first time I felt true anxiety. Usually I would have this list ready to go, but nearly every time my mind would go blank.
Was it the stress of the situation? Was it being put on the spot? Was it trying to figure out why Santa sounded so much like my grandfather on the phone? Continue reading “Call me maybe…The Telephone Interview”
Where have you been all my life? Discussing your job history.
Now it is time to account for all of your misdeeds. You have provided a resume, filled out an application and have told the Hiring Manager about yourself. Inevitably, you are going to be asked this question early in the interview, and you are going to be asked it by every single person in the organization who talks to you in their interview process.
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How to get out of a shitty job, part I.
We’ve all been there. The desperate part of the job search. You have sent out resumes. Talked to recruiters. Had phone interviews and maybe a few in-person ones. You have scowered every job site, newspaper and seen every ad on Craigslist that you have memorized a few and noticed which companies post on multiple job sites. Funds are getting lower, idle time is making your mind go to strange places. Perhaps you are reading this from the comfort of your sofa-cushion fort.
Continue reading “How to get out of a shitty job, part I.”Dick and Jane vs. Moby Dick – How Long should my resumé be?
In High School my Junior year, I remember having to read many books. For the most part, I don’t remember which books I was required to read exactly, but one particular one comes to mind when I think of Mrs. Bernstein’s 11th grade English Class. That damn Moby Dick!
NOTE: This is now the second and I promise the last reference in this blog to that infernal novel. (Yes, I am expanding upon my prior entry on resumé preparation.) I think this point is so important it deserves it’s own separate entry.
To get back to my story: that book is memorable because it was far too long, far too irrelevant and far too boring. For those of you who have never had to snooze through too many pages, let me set this up for you. Continue reading “Dick and Jane vs. Moby Dick – How Long should my resumé be?”
The ideal candidate (must walk on water) – Job Ads
One surefire way to ace the interview is to read the job ad. The job ad can be very insightful as to what the hiring manager is looking for, at least one would think, but, if dissected properly can be a great tool for prepping to be THE SAVIOR. “How is this?” you ask.
Continue reading “The ideal candidate (must walk on water) – Job Ads”Interview Preparation – Let’s play 20 questions
Imagine this. It was Taco Tuesday and that was yesterday. Unfortunately for you, you woke up to Why-did-I-eat-so-much Wednesday and the results are disaster has befallen your indoor plumbing as a result. The caboose you have unloosed, that log cabin you tried to build, yes, that abomination that you just downloaded to the city has effectively sullied your castle. The mighty king is temporarily dethroned…but alas, there is hope! You call a plumber.
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