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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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



