February 21, 2011 | 0 comments
These links are collected from my Twitter feed. If you have suggestions for news bits, please mail me at andy@petdance.com. Job boards no more “help” you find a job than a billboard “helps” you find a new pair of shoes. … Continue reading
February 18, 2011 | 0 comments
I came across an ad for programmers the other day, and one of the requirements was that you be able to: Get along well with other sometimes mal-adjusted geeks The way I read this is “some of the other people … Continue reading
February 6, 2011 | 5 Comments
Over on reddit, the old chestnut of a question “Do I really have to send a thank you note after an interview?” has come up again. It’s always sad to see the excuses that people try to come up with … Continue reading
January 10, 2011 | 6 Comments
I came across a horrifying thread at Hacker News: Can I use a LinkedIn profile instead of resume for my job applications? It’s a reasonable question, and the answer is “No, you cannot use a LinkedIn profile instead of a … Continue reading
January 1, 2011 | 2 Comments
We all want an easy way to get things done, and resume-building websites promise an easy way to put together a résumé for your job hunt. Unfortunately, using them does you a disservice by making you think that formatting is … Continue reading
November 23, 2010 | 0 comments
December’s the worst time to look for a job. The job market stinks, of course, but in November and December, it’s even tougher to get hired. As the holidays approach, people go on vacation. Managers who drive the hiring process … Continue reading
November 1, 2010 | 3 Comments
Every time I speak to a group of people, and people talk to me afterwards, the topic of résumés always comes up. And every time people ask about résumés, someone always asks “Does my résumé have to only be one … Continue reading
October 26, 2010 | 5 Comments
As I go through dozens of resumes, I’m amazed by how many people still waste the crucial top two inches of their resumes with drivel like this: Objective: A fast-paced, challenging programming position or other technical position that will utilize … Continue reading
October 12, 2010 | 0 comments
I’ve never received two differing resumes in response to a job ad, but Allison Green has seen a growing trend. Don’t do it. Create one resume that puts you in the best light, and include a cover letter that addresses … Continue reading
October 10, 2010 | 2 Comments
There’s a common misconception in the techie community that you should make sure you don’t fall prey to. Here’s what it sounds like. So I went on the interview, and the interviewer was totally unprepared. First thing he asks me, … Continue reading