Job Search Marketing Toolkit

Getting the Right Job or Doing the Job Right?

“If You’re Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes“ – Lewis Grizzard

When I was in college I worked as a “runner” on Wall Street during the summer (yes, it was a very long time ago and no, I’m not referring to drugs). A fairly simple job of taking securities and other important documents [...]

The Hitchhikers Guide to Job Search

“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans.” – Peter F. Drucker

Books, movies, TV shows and a computer game, the “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” has many forms. Not to disappoint, but my guide is not so bold or interesting. Unless, of course, you are looking for a job [...]

Job Search Marketing 101 – Battling for Prime Shelf Space

“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it.” ~David Star Jordan

I remember a story that a friend of mine told me about one of the products they covered at their advertising agency. This particular product was part of a well known brand, let’s call it Brand A. Anyway, my friend told [...]

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going – Job Search in Difficult Times

“All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small.” – Lao Tzu

Just recently heard the title of today’s post (yet again) and it was meant as an inspiring “we can beat the odds” statement. But, to be honest, I’ve always been confused about this [...]

Selling Yourself Short – 5 Ways to Promote Your Job Search

“We must become the change we want to see.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Team leader or “individual contributor”? Manager or supporter? Successful organizations are filled with all personality types. The best leaders in the world would be very unsuccessful if they had no followers. When you are looking for a job, it is no time [...]

How to Develop CAR Stories for Your Resume

“I told a girl I can start right away And she said listen babe I got something to say I got no car and it’s breaking my heart But I’ve found a driver and that’s a start” – Lennon and McCartney

Author: Dr. Jeelani

What is CAR?

Most of us know that CAR is [...]

5 Reasons to use Company Career Sites

“I don’t look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over.” – Warren Buffett

You’ve had a late night and work and are headed to the subway and a very late dinner at home. It’s raining out tonight, so you decide to take an underground short [...]

What Doesn’t Kill you Makes you Stronger

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

Have you ever seen someone’s career take a really bad turn for the worse? Not by imploding (you know, committing a crime or something stupid like that), but things suddenly not going well. Missed deadlines or responsibilities that are not met. This may [...]

Why You Need a Job Search Marketing Toolkit

“The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time Any fool can do it There ain’t nothing to it Nobody knows how we got to The top of the hill But since we’re on our way down We might as well enjoy the ride” – James Taylor

Imagine a new no calorie [...]

Job Search Success = 50% Perseverance, 50% Luck

“A jug fills drop by drop.” – Buddha

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of perseverance is “continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition“. However, the word “severance” (which means “the act or process of severing“) is embedded in perseverance. Not as strange as it seems (but I will let you [...]