Author Archives: John N. Frank
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Advice from a Job Search Columnist
If you buy my book (click on the cover to the right here), you’ll read about two times when I lost my temper with a boss and what the consequences were for me. reading that should help you avoid meltdowns. Continue reading
Should Joel Ewanick Always Be Job Hunting?
The point is that everyone, no matter what level, should always be job hunting, always be thinking of a plan B should the job you have suddenly disappear. Even the mighty can fall. Continue reading
What Does an Effective Cover Letter Look Like?
Here’s an example of what has been, for me, a fairly standard cover letter. Continue reading



