As regular readers of The Art of Finding Work know, I stress that an individual’s mindset can make or break their job search—how you think is everything. Even though...
Many job seekers become frustrated and angry because they believe employers should take a chance on hiring them. Most job seekers fail, or refuse, to grasp that hiring is...
“You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality.” – Ayn Rand, Russian-born American writer, Atlas Shrugged (1957) Acknowledging current job market realities is imperative...
Imagine you’re an executive at a major Hollywood studio. You’re meeting with two producers you’ve worked with before. They’re pitching a screenplay set in 1870s Oregon about unrequited love....
Job hunting is a ‘winner takes all’ competition in which you’re compared and judged against other applicants. Putting in an application for a job is no different from entering...
The phrase “resistance is futile”—commonly associated with the Borgs, fictional aliens who are recurring antagonists in the Star Trek franchise—is one job seekers would be wise to heed. Every...
I predict a harsh economy and job market in 2025 due to two narratives: Employers continuing the rise of AI adoption and Donald Trump’s impending presidency. Economic...
Most job seekers present themselves to employers as a jack of all trades, master of none, when they should be presenting a unique set of skills. You think you’re...
Everyone knows ghosting and rejection are inherent parts of job searching. Yet, job seekers waste vast amounts of energy and time lamenting what they can’t control. There’s a prevalent...
In the late 90s, I was interviewing for a call centre management position with a well-known insurance company. Karl, my interviewer, and I clicked. Small talk revealed we shared...