🚀 Some observations on what is to come – Issue #175 People have conflicting points of view on what to do about the quarantine right now. Do we continue to shelter in place? Do we re-open entirely, and act as if nothing has happened? Or is the answer somewhere in between? Re-open with protocols in place…

🚀 But it isn’t going to land you a new job – Issue #173 📖 How to Write a Resume That Works. For a limited time, newsletter readers will get my new resume course for 25% off! This offer ends after the first 250 students sign up. So, act fast! I’ve resisted writing much about…

🚀 Avoid failure in your first 90 days with this weekly checklist – Issue #171 Your first 90 days in a new job is a probationary period. Whether that’s official or not, people are watching you. They’re paying attention to how you work, communicate, treat others, and behave in the office. Coworkers are wondering if they’re…

🚀 The surprising secret? Anyone can develop them – Issue #169 Is there any child who didn’t dream of having superpowers? I bet there was at least one moment in your life when you wish that you could fly, be invisible, have incredible strength, or shoot lightning from your fingertips. No? Ok, maybe it was just me. As you grow…

🚀 Avoid common mistakes before you plan your job search – Issue #167 My original version of this article is locked behind Medium’s paywall. But, the information is so useful that I want to share it with you here. We’ve entered a global economic downturn, thanks to the current pandemic. Unemployment rates are climbing in many countries,…

🚀 It’s not your fault — except when it is – Issue #165 I can’t be the only one with a few friends who always seem to hate their jobs. Occasionally, they claim to have found one that they really love — this time! But, if you wait for a few months, they revert to…

🚀 Are you valuable enough to retain? – Issue #163 Every manager has one, whether they admit it or not, the dreaded “layoff list” of employees that they would be willing to let go. Sometimes this list has already been created and shared with upper management and HR. Sometimes it is a fuzzy one that…

🚀 Is your job or small business at risk? – Issue #161 I’m reading about more layoffs and furloughs every day. The longer the quarantines go on, the more significant the economic impact will be. The ripple effects will spread far and wide. Has the pandemic negatively impacted your job? If so, a “career pivot”…

🚀 You can’t afford to compete with everyone right now – Issue #159 Searching for a good job is never an easy task. Landing a great offer is even more challenging. Guess what? It’s about to get a lot harder. The global pandemic is causing many companies to panic, or at least be more cautious…

🚀 Make the most of extra time in your day – Issue #157 ⏰ Reminder: The price for a premium subscription goes up tomorrow. Sign up now, and you lock in the $5/mo price forever! It probably feels like the world has turned upside down right now. Many of us have never experienced a global…