Distilling your experience, skills, and accomplishments down to a one page resume isn’t always easy. Some stuff just won’t make the cut. But too many times, stand-out qualities get snubbed in favor of more generic ones – the ones that sounds like they belong on a resume, instead of the ones that might actually distinguish …
Here in the land of fabulous company perks; 24/7 food service, gym access, laundry delivery, dog friendly offices… we thought it was worth looking at another scene on the work environment landscape. Recently, we spent the day with a local Bay area business owner. It’s a thriving, creative, intense place with lots of deadlines, seasonal …
Fredward was anxious. He was en route to his ten year High School reunion. The Fred-ster was excited, but also nervous about impressing his peers. Word on the street was that two girls from his Homeroom had invented a stronger adhesive for Post-It notes and were the stars of the class. Fredward, on the other …
Glinda had always set her sights high. Throughout high school and college she was involved in a multitude of clubs, projects, and activities, along with an ambitious academic agenda. And while her passion and dedication were obvious, she also had a tendency to bite off more than she could chew. With graduation approaching, she was …
You’re just starting work. You only get one chance to make a first impression and you don’t want to be the subject of an office-all email. Here’s the dirty dozen of egregious don’ts: Show up on the wrong day Go in for the man hug Wear competitor’s swag Over-caffeinate on all the free coffee Face …
Why should you care? What’s the point of this internship? It can be many things – job exposure, experience, money, connections, learning what you do and don’t want in a job, positioning yourself to secure a full time offer later. Internships can be impactful but vary widely and range from shadowing to doing real work. …
Before you enjoy your annual Guinness, consider our fictional friend Dirk. Dirk is a young gun in the working world – he’s got a college degree from a reputable school and a few years of steady work experience under his belt. Dirk is on the hunt for potential new job opportunities, and was lucky enough …
When you’re interviewing for a job, it can be hard to gauge company culture from afar. And if you earn the chance to interview in person, deducing the unofficial dress code can be a challenge. That’s why we think it’s best to always err on the side of formality. Think of our fictional friend Myrtle… …
Mervin was jazzed. He finally had a job interview. A real-life sit-down face-to-face interview. Now interviews like this didn’t come around too often for Mervin. He was a capable fellow with a college degree and superior tech skills, but he wasn’t always great at putting himself out there. He did some odd jobs here and …
Networking can be intimidating, but more often than not, it’s a sure-fire way to get your foot in the door somewhere. To really make it work, you have to be as diligent with your network as you are with employers. Take our fictional friend Roybert. Roybert is a part-time barista who spends his non-working hours …
