Careers
You don’t need a resume…
…unless you’re looking for mediocrity. Because that’s what happens when we
boil down our accomplishments into a one page memo, and
convince ourselves we can make a good decision based on a one-page memo.
Seth Godin hires interns and notes a resume is “an excuse to reject you.” If you’re truly exceptional you don’t need a resume. […]
Setting the Pace on Day One
I think day one at a new job is the most important. It is going to set the pace for the rest of the job. I’m always conscious of first impressions and nothing is more important than a job’s first impression. There are only a few ways a first day can go though:
Hit the ground […]
Internal Friction
The problem with bosses is they often know what needs to be done but aren’t always so great at communicating why it needs to be done. Some people just rub you the wrong way in how they talk to you, how they do or do not help you understand what needs to be done. Many […]
Never eat alone at work
Just don’t do it. Eating alone, though easier and more enjoyable sometimes (especially if you like yourself as much as I do) we should all do our best to become acquainted with the people at work.
If you’re very entry-level (and young, like myself) it seems very mature of you to invite a group of people […]
When you take a sick day…
…do you feel:
Guilty like you’ve gone and selfishly removed a day’s worth of productivity
Worried that you’ll have so much piled up when you come back
Anxious because you are so essential people can’t get by without you
Relaxed because you’re helping yourself get better
Semi-productive because you end up crawling in bed with your laptop and working anyway
or […]
