The job market was very bad in 2003 while I was in business school. It was a few days before the end of the school year. My friend Jacob was still without an internship. The recruiting process had been particular hard for Jacob because he came from an unconventional background and he was trying to […]
How my friend got a high-power finance job by walking his dog
July 15th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Tags: Learning and Growing · Recruiting & Job Hunting
What job applicants can learn from a group of church planters
March 3rd, 2009 · No Comments
Several years ago, I met a group of church planters. They all came from a church in Southern Illinois. The pastor at the church had a calling to plant a new church in the Pacific Northwest. He asked his church members to join him if they felt they received the call. More than fifty people […]
Tags: Beat Recession · Recruiting & Job Hunting
Ten things you should do before layoff
December 1st, 2008 · 5 Comments
Are you employed but concerned about your job security? You’re not alone. And you should be concerned. According to Barron’s Tech Trader Daily, As Tech Job Cuts Mount, Layoff Rumors Pervade The Valley. And CEOs told Chicago Mayor They Plan Huge Layoff in November, December. I wish I have the crystal ball to tell folks […]
