employment

• TANSTAAFL

  In college, my freshman economics professor put the acronym “TANSTAAFL” on the board the first day of class.  He then went on to explain...

• An Employment Carol

  I’ve always enjoyed the classic, “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. As most people know, it is a story that examines the life of...

• Gigonomics

  I’m not sure who first coined the term, “gigonomics,” but it has been a growing employment trend for at least the past decade, and...

• Talk with Strangers

  Most kids are told to avoid talking with strangers.  Parents will instruct them to answer the phone or door a certain way, especially if...

• Government programs

  Ronald Reagan believed that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” As...

• Q & A about resumes

  Many job seekers get stressed when they think about putting together or revising their resume.  If you ask thirty different people for their opinion...

• How finances fit into your vocation

  I have heard numerous people say things like, “Someday when I retire, I can do what I really enjoy.”  Ironically, many people separate the...

• What to do about job ads

  Less than 5% of all jobs are secured through answering ads.  On the surface, this would seem backwards since the companies who are placing...

• What happened to the “Human” part of HR?

  One of the major complaints of job applicants is the time they spend filling out information for potential employers online.  It can be tedious,...

• Men and Employment

  Since today is Father’s Day, I wanted to share a few thoughts specifically directed towards men.  I’ve had the opportunity and pleasure to take...

• Where to Network

  Many job seekers get stuck in a rut.  They spend their time scouring online postings and applying to job ads.  I’ve listened to scores...

• Advice for “Older” Job Seekers

  Many people wonder if they’re too old to be hired.  I’ve noticed over the years that many “older” job seekers go to great lengths...