Podcast: Jason Alba and Valerie Sokolosky
I met Valerie Sokolosky years ago through the Reach personal branding training. A few weeks ago I was honored to be her guest on her podcast series talking about my …
Job Search Strategies
Depression Sucks: Darkness in the Job Search (5 Powerful Tips from the Arctic)
Depression sucks. And, depression can cloud thinking. Depression can cloud everything. My most-commented on post was, I thought, a throw-away that no one would comment on. But depression is too …
Slow is Fast, Even in the Job Search #ScaryConcept
By the time I went to Bamboo last February (almost two years ago!) I had spent the last 12 years as an entrepreneur. Two ways I describe being an entrepreneur: …
STOP Handing Out Resumes In Informational Interviews
As part of the Job Search Program I talk a lot about the rights and wrongs of informational interviews. A major mistake people make is giving out a resume at …
Pluralsight Course #34: Understanding Your Audience to Be More Effective
My Pluralsight journey, which started in 2012, has been quite a ride. It’s been crazy. And it’s been awesome. I was recently talking to someone who said that with all …
Career Change: From Cashier to Software Engineer #HomeDepot
When I was at the Pluralsight Live conference in August they showed this video… it was so freaking inspiring! Take three minutes and watch this: The “OrangeMethod,” Home Depot’s “in-house …
The Job Search Program Focuses on Effective Networking Over 6 Weeks
When I talk about the Job Search Program to career professionals (resume writers and career and job search coaches) I say that it is designed to help the job seeker …
The Difference Between Branded and Nobody #personalBranding
Almost two years ago I hung my shingle out and looked for a full-time job. I had JibberJobber at a point where it didn’t need (or want) my full attention, …
Pluralsight for Project Managers and Business Analysts (Interview with Casey Ayers)
I met Casey Ayers years ago at a Pluralsight conference. He is super smart. He also has just finished his 48th(!!!) course on Pluralsight. You can see his course list …
Pluralsight for Job Seekers? #Yep
This post is part of a series of posts through next Friday, to promote (push!) the $100 off at Pluralsight. Instead of paying $299/year you can pay $199 a year …