Daily Archives: March 16, 2014

Create Your Job

Photo Credit: Wolfgangfoto Almost a year ago, Thomas Friedman published his article Need A Job? Invent It in the NY Times. At the time it was published, I followed the comments and was surprised at the deep revulsion to Friedman’s main ideas. Whether you love it or hate it, the truth is that lateral moves within…

Choosing the Right Employer

Photo Credit: SCA Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget If resumes and cover letters are meant to be about the employer’s needs, when is it your turn to make the job search about you? At the start of your search, you have the opportunity to identify your preferred employers and target your search strategies toward those organizations. But…