When Job Search Advice Doesn’t Work For You
In March 2018 I wrote this post about a JibberJobber user who was having problems with their job search. She had a great question… my advice is in the bottom …
Favorite Friday
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 …
Your Spouse’s Role in Your Job Search
In 2010 I was inspired to write this post: The Spouse’s Role in Your Job Search I wrote this about 4 years after I got laid off because I had, …
Recruiters (and others) Smell the Blood of Job Seekers
I had a fascinating conversation with a an HR friend of mine back in 2006, the year I lost my job and started JibberJobber. In this conversation he said “HR …
Sanity in a Job Loss
I recently wrote the post Job Loss Grief Stages. While doing so I was looking for old posts I had written about this topic and found this post from 2012: …
“Jobs are temporary in the new economy” (Grow Your Own Beef)
This is part of the Favorite Friday serious that I started years ago. One of the benefits of having blogged regularly for almost 13 years is that I have a …
10 Big Reasons to Frequent Job Clubs (aka Job Ministries)
When I lost my job I had no idea what job clubs (or job ministries) were. I was so busy working and doing my life that I didn’t know there …
10 Interesting Dick Bolles Facts
Dick Bolles passed away a week ago. He had a profound impact on me, helping me understand my message better. Below are ten things I found to be interesting about …
21 Surprising Ways To Waste Time In Your Job Search #FavoriteFriday
Almost a year ago I wrote 21 Surprising Ways To Waste Time In Your Job Search. As I look over the list, each point is as relevant today as it …
Favorite Friday: Are you in a job search, or are you managing your career?
One is short-term, one is long-term. For one you need a band-aid, because it is temporary problem, and for the other you need smart diet and exercise, for long-term strength …