by Dave | Jul 12, 2011 | Job search
Two pieces of bad news today: a “Dear John” email (“overqualified for the job”) and a “Dear John” call (“they really want someone with a consulting background”). What marks these out is that I actually got some feedback....
by Dave | Jul 12, 2011 | Job search
Well, here’s a conundrum: should I post links to job hunting articles like these: The Resume Is Dead, The Bio Is King Develop a list of sound bites for a more effective job interview 99 interview tips here? The first link says that it is good to show something...
by Dave | Feb 22, 2011 | Job search
I do not want a job that is out of my league – that would be too stressful and counter-productive – it is more a question of getting a job that appears to be out of my league. How to get through the mass of applicants, to get to interview where my talent...
by Dave | Feb 3, 2011 | Job search
In the last few months I have received a lot of advice on writing a good resume, this is Lifehacker’s spin on the subject. Of course, some of it is conflicting (include a photo/do not include a photo) but one consistent point is “keep it brief”,...
by Dave | Feb 3, 2011 | Identity, Job search
I have put some thought and effort into my online presence but using Twitter as part of my job search/personal marketing campaign is something that I had not thought of. More from Lifehacker (again).
by Dave | Dec 10, 2010 | Job search
From Lifehacker (again) http://lifehacker.com/5710712/the-main-reason-why-you-suck-at-interviews-lack-of-preparation.