“Employee engagement is critical to company success… until it isn’t”
My friend Scot from Cuberules.com (if you are in Corporate America you need to subscribe to his blog) wrote about my layoff. I admire Scot a lot because he has …
Jason Alba
Stop Hiding and Start Your Job Search
I talk to a lot of job seekers. I talk to a lot of coaches. Over the years I’ve had coaches say “if I tell my clients about JibberJobber they …
Keep Looking, Keep Looking
When I thought I was about to receive my last job offer all I could think of was “what do I do next?” I was so excited… but excitement was …
2019 Career Resolutions for 2019 for Technologists
A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by a dice.com writer, asking what my recommendations for career resolutions could be for technologists. I had three things I shared that …
Loading a Camping Trailer and Your Daily Duties
I have vivid dreams… usually about three a night is what I remember. They are usually very active and involve running, or saving something, or intense thinking. Last night one …
About Careers and Company Loyalty: Don’t Get Too Comfortable
I got a few personal emails from my friends after my layoff announcement. Here’s one I got permission to share with you. There are many lessons here about careers and …
Losing Your Job Feels Like a Barn Fire Destroyed Everything
Granted, I’ve never owned a barn. Nor have I ever harvested hay. So I’m not sure what losing it all to a barn fire feels like. But I can imagine. …
Self-Doubt in the Job Search
I’ll let you in on a little secret. Maybe a few secrets. I’ve owned my own business for almost thirteen years now. I’m what they call an entrepreneur. I’m living …
New Orientation Guide for New JibberJobber Users
One of the things I learned at my last company was the power and importance of helping new users get up and running. In industry this is called “on-boarding” (which …
I Got Laid Off Again. Why Losing 1 of 4 Income Streams Left Me Empowered.
In February I got my “dream job” at a “best companies to work for” place here in Utah. It was great… while it lasted. I had no clue I would …