Monthly Archives: August 2012

Here Are Four Ways You Can Make Yourself Look Better When People Google You

Some excellent advice here.

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Where Do You Look for Job Ads?

A warning on any site you visit for job ads, never send money to anyone, scams abound when it comes to job-hunting. Continue reading

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Job Posting: University of Chicago

The University of Chicago is hiring a strategic relationship manager. Continue reading

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What Makes a Good Cover Letter?

I wrote about cover letters recently, using one of mine as an example. Recently, in a discussion I was involved in on a Northwestern alumni listserv, I saw another and asked the author if I could run it on my … Continue reading

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Reviews for “Always Be Job Hunting” Are Wildly Positive

The reviews for my new book, Always Be Job Hunting, have been coming in on Amazon.com and they have all been wildly positive. My thanks to everyone who has taken the time to do one. Continue reading

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Should You Take a Personality Test for a Job?

More and more companies seem to be giving some type of personality test to potential new employees. I find these tests a bit silly really, you don’;t know how someone will perform in a position until they’re in it, dealing … Continue reading

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How Do You Deal with Age Discrimination?

Harping on the age issue, however, will get you nowhere. Emphasize your abilities and your knowledge of the current business scene. Continue reading

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Job Posting: Editor Openings in Chicago Area

I routinely receive a wide range of job openings, both from job sites like Indeed.com and from groups I belong to. From time to time, I’ll post openings I receive here and also on my jobs page to help you … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Sales Rep in L.A.

I routinely receive a wide range of job openings, both from job sites like Indeed.com and from groups I belong to. From time to time, I’ll post openings I receive here and also on my jobs page to help you … Continue reading

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Job Posting: Opening in Washington, D.C.

I routinely receive a wide range of job openings, both from job sites like Indeed.com and from groups I belong to. Continue reading

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