When you’re on the job hunt, a common piece of advice is to network. To me, that approach is unsustainable…
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Step-by-step guide to writing a resume
I am often asked for resume writing advice. I put together some high-level thoughts here. And a video version here (yes the production…
Step-by-step guide to Interview preparation
So you’ve been feverishly applying online and you finally got an interview. Congrats! Ideally you would have found this guide…
My Career So Far: The Best Lesson From Each Position
Every job is different and requires a unique set of skills to perform well. Even the same position within the…
Why Science Fiction And Fantasy Should Be Taken Seriously
As someone who tends to enjoy wordplay and writing blogs in their spare time, it will probably come as no…
Slay The Job Market Monster
We all know that it can feel difficult to get ahead of the job market, especially when the job postings…
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It can feel discouraging at first being a creative type person in a world where the “big careers” aren’t usually…
Nonlinearity: Enjoying The Journey
There is so much pressure these days to land yourself a solid career path. Especially when, like me, you live…
Does “Messy” Really Mean “Disorganized”?
When you were growing up, you probably heard the same thing over and over from your parents: “Clean up your…
Words You Think Are Helping (But Aren’t)
There are a number of words that we use on a daily basis that we sometimes use without even thinking…
SIWIKE Library – Books 2021 April
I do a lot of reading. Which is a far cry from someone that I didn’t read a book (other…
The Impact Of Your Work
Everyone hopes that when they put in effort, there will be a corresponding result that validates their hard work, no…