Author Archives: John N. Frank

Top Work-related Resolutions for 2014: Get money, get a new job

In this environment, the only sure way to get a raise is to change jobs, which is what I did as 2013 ended (changed jobs for a higher salary, oh yeah, more reason to read my book so you can do the same). Continue reading

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Career specialist or generalist, how do you decide?

The important point, I think, is you have to market yourself to fit whatever peg a recruiter or hiring manager is trying to fill. Continue reading

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Resume Delivery Gimmicks Don’t Work, Mostly

“Companies received an average of 383 applications for every opening they advertised in 2013, according to CEB, formerly known as the Corporate Executive Board, and many are funneled through automated tracking systems.” Continue reading

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Working from Home: Seven Companies to Consider

“With an economy based on knowledge workers, estimates suggest that a full 50% of professionals in the United States have jobs that can be performed from home.” Continue reading

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Tax Write-Offs for Entrepreneurs: A guest post

While being self-employed has its share of perks, it does come with a higher degree of financial responsibility than traditional employment. This reality is most apparent during tax season when it comes time to cross your t’s and dot your … Continue reading

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Job Opening: digital guru, Colorado

If you’re an outdoorsy type, this might be a job worth pursing. God luck and always be job hunting! Continue reading

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Entry level — magazine job, San Franicsco

Another from my college alumni list-serv, how do you feel about jobs described like characters from a movie? Continue reading

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Job Opening: Front Page editor — New York

This came to me from a college alumni list-serv. Good luck and always be job hunting! Continue reading

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Know yourself when job hunting: here’s another confirmation of that

“What makes The Matrix Thinker important to your team is their ability to see the big picture before the paint hits the canvas.” Continue reading

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Be nice to HR people, they may get you your next job

The lesson here — rather than be discouraged if an interview isn’t working out, always use it as an opportunity to sell yourself. Continue reading

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