Unemployment
BACK to BASICS
Many job hunters today get scared and forget to do the basics.
They forget to smile. They forget to dress for success. They forget to confirm their appointment. They forget to allow enough time to arrive at an interview early. They forget to sign in upon arrival and ask where the bathroom is so that they can check their appearance. They forget to do research about the company and the person they are visiting. They forget to review their notes about the company and the job they are considering.
Organizing Your Job Search
Disorganized and undisciplined people can be successful, but our chances of finding work increase dramatically when we use systems to organize our job search.
The current uproar that Amy Chua and her opinions about disciplined Chinese mothers have caused illustrates my point perfectly. Too many people today believe that the world owes them a job and a living. It doesn't. And we all need meaningful work to be happy and productive human beings.
NEVER Give Up!
There is always a job - for someone who wants to work. With the loss of over 8 million jobs in our economy over the last two years, there are almost 16 job applicants for every job opening today. Don't be discouraged. Use that information to manage your expectations and to plan the exact work you need to do.
I am Bullish on America
I believe in American ingenuity and resourcefulness. I believe Americans are the hardest working people in the world. If we stop interfering with the financial markets and let the markets work, we can take our hits, let the bad debts collapse, find a new level, and work on.
Save Jobs on Main Street
“I just need a job, any job, to pay the bills.” That’s what the man said when he showed up to apply for one of the 1,200 jobs Ford is offering in Chicago.
