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For Job Seekers – Finding a Job
The Dating Corollary: I Can Change and Other Lies
You did it.
You've finally had enough.
You're pulling the trigger, and you're ending the relationship.…
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…
Don’t Be That Guy – The MBA Candidate
"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 LinkedIn: 2014 Edition
Bob gets an assist on writing this one. What started as an update to an earlier entry I wrote in 2012 became one…
The Recliner Principle
There really is nothing better than sitting back in a comfy, oversized recliner. Feet kicked up. Back tilted at…
Don’t Be That Guy: The Unprepared Graduate
I'll spare you my horrific karaoke rendition of "the children are our future".
You're welcome.
One of the…
The Recruiter Strikes Back
I know what you're thinking. You're thinking "My god Dave...don't you have a life? A job? Do you literally do…
Everyone Is In Sales. Yes, Even You.
Anyone who's known Bob and I for more than two weeks has heard me give him a hard time about being "overhead"…
Bad Resume Guy 2: Is It Me You’re Looking For?
"So this SEO guy walks into a bar, grill, pub, public house, night club, Irish bar, bartender, drinks, beer, wine,…
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.…
Don’t Be That Guy – The Bad Candidate
I didn't write this one. I mean, I'm copying and pasting the content in here...but this comes in from...oh, let's…
Don’t Be That Guy: Pants On Fire Guy
Disney had a wonderful movie about this cute little puppet named Pinocchio who had one very big problem. Well,…
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
For the past 15…
The Recruiter Strikes Back 3 – The Hits Just Keep On Coming
Oh look...more fun and exciting feedback for you job seekers out there from a recruiter that takes part in our…
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…
The Ten Commandments of Networking
As I sit here watching History of the World, Part 1 for, oh, it must be the 8,173rd time...it dawned on me.…
Don’t Be That Guy: There Are No IT Jobs 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…
Lessons From A Child’s Toy
Inspiration comes from many places.
I'd like you to imagine a standard workday. A day like every other day. A…
The Humble Sales Guy
“That's nice, you look like a Helen. Helen, we're both in sales. Let me tell you why I suck as a sales man.”…
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,…