There Is No Silver Medal In Job Searching
“If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank
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The Askhole
"If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there." - Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank.…
Announcing International Prune Your Network Day!
It's time to prune your network.
Networks are like trees, folks. Sure, they're nice to look at, provide shade…
Something Positive is Always Good
Something positive is always good.
...just thought I'd tell you that Mike C. from Michigan Shifting Gears shared…
The New and Improved 10 Commandments of Networking
As with everything that we do, this has evolved over the years.
Because we don't believe in revisionist history,…
Don’t Be That Company: There’s No IT Talent In Metro Detroit
“If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank
"Y'all gonna make…
Sanity Check: I Am No Hero
“I am not a role model” – Charles Barkley
I will tell you that I am many things.
I'm a father of two kids.…
Don’t Be That Guy – The Pimple
"If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there." - Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank.…
How Not To Suck At Interviewing For A Job Part 3
Congratulations, you've made it past the first hurdle.
You've gotten past the gatekeepers, resume screeners,…
The Road Ahead
Back in May of 2010, on the anniversary of our first Pink Slip Party, I took a look back at the growth of the…
The 10 Commandments of Job Search
We gave you The Ten Commandments of Networking.
We even gave you The Seven Deadly Sins of Networking.
After…
2012: The Steep Ride Up
From the familiar stomping grounds of the Blackfinn to a new fave of Rochester Mills Beer Company, 2012 was…
Don’t Be That Guy: Salmon Style
“If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there.” – Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank.…
Changing Jobs: Advice from a staffing exec
Several times per week I am asked for career advice from people who are considering a new job or changing jobs.…
How Not To Suck At Interviewing For A Job, Part I
Congratulations, you've made it past the first hurdle.
You've gotten past the gatekeepers, resume screeners,…
Don’t Be That Guy: Suh-Suh-Suhdio!
"If I show up at your door, chances are you did something to bring me there." - Martin Blank, Grosse Pointe Blank.…
The Used Car Salesman
I think I've finally figured out what we are.
Sure, there have been the eHarmony and Match.com of IT…
Garbage Pail Colleagues
I remember the Garbage Pail Kids from my childhood fondly.
If you're too young to remember them...well, I'm…
IT in the D presents 2016: A Year in Review
“When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat!” –…
Thoughts On Our Pink Slip Party Events
...so, we're thinking about tweaking our Pink Slip Party events a bit, and we'd like to get some input from you…