Job Seekers: Embrace the dichotomy of control
The Enchiridion of Epictetus, by Stoic philosopher Epictetus (50 – 135 CE), opens with a straightforward truth: “Some things are in our control, and others are not.” What you...
Job Seekers: ‘Taste like chicken’ is not a compliment
More than ever, the job market is noisy, and competition is, to say the least, fierce. For job seekers, the biggest challenge isn’t a lack of skills or experience;...
Job Seekers: Employers are not rejecting you; they are choosing better options
In terms of hiring, I have this, admittedly somewhat idealistic, holistic view: STEP 1: Candidates apply to a job opening. STEP 2: Candidates who applied according to the employer’s...
Job Seekers: You cannot attract what you resist
My favourite quote illustrating the futility of resisting reality is by American author Byron Katie: “When you argue with reality, you lose, but only 100% of the time.” A...
Job Seekers: 6 easy ways to get rejected
The majority of job applicants are easy to reject. Before I delve into the six easy ways job seekers make themselves easy to reject, let’s look at the math...
Job Seekers’ behaviour contributes to shaping today’s job market
Where’s the discussion that challenges the prevailing narrative that employers are solely responsible for the dumpster fire the current job market has become? Job seekers are failing—or not wanting...
In 2025, job search success requires a strong ‘want it’ factor
When you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way to get it. In the context of job search success, only one factor matters: how badly do you want...
Job Seekers: You only control three things
Take a step back from all the toxic noise surrounding job searching these days. If you’re a job seeker in 2025, you’re likely feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and quite possibly...
Job seekers stop talking about your past. Employers do not care!
We all know the adage, “What’s done is done,” which savvy hiring managers cite to themselves as a reminder that a candidate’s past achievements do not guarantee future achievements....
Myths job seekers believe or are sold
Mythologies arose to explain natural phenomena. Many Greek and Roman gods—like Apollo (sun and light), Athena (war and wisdom), and Zeus (sky and justice)—represented various forces of nature. Eventually,...