This downturn has a lot of people scrambling to find a new job. If I could hazard a guess, most never thought that they would "get the ax" but they did. Now, with a flood of job hunters chasing a trickle of openings, I am sure most are wondering how to stand out among the crowd. … [Read more...]
To Startup Or Not
Question: Which Is More Risky, A Startup Or A Big Company? I get this question a lot. The answer is surprising since risk is relative. Relative to your age. Relative to your upbringing. Relative to your skills. In essence, risk is a personal thing. You can't convince someone to … [Read more...]
Silicon Valley Malaise Redux
Another friend lost his job today. That makes six so far. Not that I am counting. I guess I should be thankful that I still have a job, albeit at minimum wage so I don't loose my health benefits. At least my wife works. That's better than most. This last friend has two kids and a … [Read more...]
A Shot Of Inspiration: Your Weakness Is Your Strength
Pretty good post about how to use a "weakness" as a strength (see post here). To me, this is more like your "uniqueness" is your strength. The examples given are all how an immigrate made a name for herself by catering to her uniqueness, not the weaknesses she had. Uniqueness … [Read more...]
David Silverman: Ace The Interview
Interesting post on interviewing over at Words At Work The best advice I can give a potential interviewee is to remain calm no matter what they through at you. Don't get spooked by not knowing the answer to something or asking to repeat the questions. It's OK to say "I don't … [Read more...]