The Truth About Why You Did Not Get Hired
Sometimes I fear for the up and coming generation. There’s a little too much entitlement, not enough accountability, a lot…
Tag: Business advice
How to Sell Yourself Outside of the Elevator Pitch
I hate elevator pitches. Don’t get me wrong. I understand the why behind an elevator pitch. Everyone should be able…
Keep Your Kindness to Yourself If You Plan to Charge Me Later
Have you ever had someone do something nice for you? Very likely, but, how many times did they later hold…
How to Become an Effective Public Speaker
Are you more afraid of public speaking than you are of death? If so, you’re a member of a large…
The Best Interview Advice Ever
Congratulations on landing a job interview! Something in your cover letter and résumé caught the employer’s eye. They’re ready to…
How to Write a Cover Letter
The cover letter is the second most important piece of your job application. If the résumé could be thought of…
How to Write Resumes that Get Interviews
Landing a job interview can be an exercise in patience and fortitude. Job seekers find themselves submitting dozens of applications–sometimes…
The Entrepreneur’s Ultimatum
What’s holding you back from starting your own business? Here’s a guy whose motivation was driven by personal need. He…
Life Lessons You Can Learn From Chess
You do not have to be a chess player to appreciate today’s advice. As you gathered from the analysis I…
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Get Ahead in Life
You do not have to pick sides in the polarized environment the world has created. If it is enough for…
Review of Bezonomics by Brian Dumaine
Are we living through 1984? I’ll take your word for it. I tried reading the thing for the third time…
Lessons Learned From Six Months in Blogging
Rather than tell you how I succeeded, I’m walking you through the process of how I am putting my success…
It’s Time to Introduce Chess into Your Life Strategy
The Queen’s Gambit likely triggered a fresh, but likely short-lived, curiosity in the game of chess. It’s possible the TV…
Do You Want to be Your Own Boss?
Self-employment looks appealing for someone who wants to quit a job they hate. Working for yourself, however, does not mean…
How to Network at an Event If You Are Shy
Humans are shy by design, not by nature, and nothing intimidates shy people more than the prospect of networking. I…