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…
The Straight A Conspiracy: Hunter Maats, Katie Obrien
Summary: I definitely wish I read this book while in school. Ideally sooner than later. The book outlines the “myth…
Resume Resources – Career Buddy
Here are some curated resources to help you with resumes on your job hunt: FOCUS inspired Step-by-step guide to…
If reading that book will earn you $1,000 (or more) – NOW will you read it?!?
There is a book on your reading list. Perhaps several. You might have already bought it. And it could be…
How to work a room: Susan RoAne
Summary: A classic in the world of professional networking. The version I read was the 25th anniversary edition with some…
4 Tips for Effective Communication
Imagine that you’re on a picnic. I want you to think about where this picnic is held, what you brought…
Guide to finding your purpose
Many people seem to be obsessed with finding their purpose. Their “why”? Why? Supposedly because if you’ve found your purpose…
Different Communication Preferences and How To Tackle Them
We all have different preferences of communication. Baby boomers like phone calls and talking face to face. Millennials prefer texting…
Love Does: Bob Goff
Summary: A spiritually charged book with reflections on the meaning of love and life. Story telling of different parts of…
Zen Habits: Leo Babauta
Summary: A short read with lots of phrases that make you think. As you’d expect with a book titled Zen…