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 …
Joe Job Seeker
Job Search Program: Introducing Nick’s Box
A few weeks ago my friend Nick Corcodilos said that one thing the Job Search Program was missing was more anecdotal “Jason Albaisms.” He might not have said Jason Albaisms, …
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 …
Stop Overthinking and Just Do Something!
A hundred years ago (in 2006) I started up a little software company called JibberJobber. It was the cat’s meow, better than sliced bread, and would consume me for years. …
On Reputation, Brand, Integrity, Character, and Happiness
Two posts on social prompted this post today. First, this post on Twitter, which I clicked through (but didn’t read): “The Four Keys To Accelerating Your Happiness At Work” https://t.co/k5hbbfGUZc …
Make Time for Career Management
I saw one of my favorite quotes on Twitter, shared by Pluralsight’s Head of Practices Mariah Hay… and it prompted me to make my own quote: I love the quote …
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, …
The “War for Talent” Has Become the “War on Talent”
When I lost my job in 2006 I learned about this disgusting concept of the war for talent. I don’t quite understand it completely, probably because I’m not smart enough. …
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 …