You *Will* Get a New Job
I work with job seekers every day, and I’ve noticed a pattern. They each have a list of reasons why someone *won’t* hire them, why they’re *not* qualified, and how the lack of response to their applying to many jobs is a clear reflection of their...Why You Should Outsource Your PowerPoint Slides
I spent almost two decades working ridiculously hard and having no fun. I gave myself reasons, such as “This is the price you pay to work for a tech company,” or “This is the price you pay to get to the next level,” or “This is the price...
Think You Won’t Get That Job? You’re Right.
A wise man named Henry Ford said, “Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” Attitude is a key component of success, especially when you’re interviewing for a new job. You may have entered an interview thinking, “I’m too old…” or “They probably...
Moot point, not mute point
If someone makes a point that’s no longer relevant, it’s a moot point, not a mute point. The term moot came from British law. A moot court was where law students argued hypothetical questions. It can mean something is open to discussion, but...
