Is the personal introduction a lost art? One important lesson I learned from my grandmother is to be inclusive of others. Over the years, I’ve noticed an opportunity for us to be more inclusive of other people. How? By introducing them to each other. In episode #8 I point you to a favorite short film…
The world lost a rare and amazing talent on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. An elder statesman of rock with an iconic and unmistakable voice, Chris Cornell emerged from the Seattle grunge scene and was becoming one of those timeless artists that spanned generations. I’m pretty sure I was in shock this whole episode having just…
We’re up to episode 6! This episode goes from healthy breakfast, to iconic apparel, to cover letters and more. I introduce you to one of my favorite bands, Bran Van 3000, and an amazing series of music compilations from a Parisian restaurant called Buddha Bar. Listen through to the end to hear a special message…
Hear my chat with Co-founder of Oregon’s SalesFirst Recruiting, Adam Morris, as he shares how being stranded at a bus stop led to founding and running a successful business. Adam delivers a plethora of do’s and don’ts, stories, and quotes. He also offers a killer interview tip, a few key book recommendations for entrepreneurs, and…
When I read articles about how to nail a job interview, I often see good tips like “display confidence”, “enunciate your answers”, and “frame your answers in a way that relates your skills to the job”. I was able to use many such tips during my job search earlier this year, but the tips that…
This is a job you’ve wanted for a while. It’s perfect for you; a natural step up in your career with more responsibility, better pay, and an opportunity to make a difference. You’re finally met by the interviewer who seems friendly and personable. She leads you to a small office to begin the interview. After…
This job is perfect for you. Your customized resumé is ready to go and you’re about to submit your application. Then you see it. “Resumés without cover letters will not be considered.” Oh yeah. The cover letter. 🙄 Decision time. Do you search for another opportunity that doesn’t require a cover letter? Or, do you develop…
We live in the hyperlink era, and a good understanding of the latest and most effective digital tools can aid you in your job search and set you apart from other online job-seeking candidates. How many other candidates? A lot. In fact, according a recent study by the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans researching jobs…
It was December 16th, 2015, only 2 days after I had published the first article on my new website, and I had slept in. Not good, as I had planned to get up early that morning to work on a few projects that badly needed attention. So, I decided to make up the lost time…
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Each year, I used a week of vacation time in late July to celebrate my sister’s birthday, work on creative projects and enjoy the weather, and 2015 was no exception. The weather in Portland, Oregon was hot and we were having a beautiful summer. On the Thursday of my vacation, I had been downtown running…
