Tag Archives: How to Get a Job

My Recent Job Application: Part 2

by on May. 03, 2012 in Applying for jobs, Getting a job, Personal Examples

Photo:  Jack Keene I recently got a job as a contributor for a site* that, to put it simply, reviews men’s gear. Everything from clothes and tech gadgets to liquor and outdoor gear. I’m a huge fan of the site, and one day they posted an opening so I applied. I’ve talked about my gear [...]

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My Recent Job Application

by on May. 02, 2012 in Applying for jobs, Getting a job, Personal Examples

Photo:  Ed Yourdon By operating a job application tracking tool and writing a career blog, I get to explore many aspects of the job search. But even with all the interviews, research, and writing, it’s still easy to lose touch with the people on the ground – the job seekers in the trenches, applying for [...]

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2 Obvious Points Job Seekers Still Miss

by on Mar. 01, 2012 in Getting a job, Networking

Photo:  Åsmund Bø There was an interesting piece on CNN Money recently, which gave a few interesting pieces of advice to struggling job seekers. I was struck by how basic the columnist’s advice was – and I don’t mean that as a criticism. People are still not learning or practicing the most basic skills when [...]

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How to Sell (Pitch, Convince, Etc.)

by on Jan. 05, 2012 in Getting a job, Hustling, Networking

Photo:  HikingArtist.com I was watching Foundation with Kevin Rose and Tim Ferriss and wanted to share a cool tip I heard in the interview. Foundation, by the way, is a new series Kevin Rose put together where he interviews famous CEOs and asks them questions about their background, startup history, management philosophy, and future projects. Rose has a really [...]

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What Every Employer Desperately Wants: A Problem-Solver

by on Dec. 20, 2011 in Attitude, Brazen Posts

Photo:  clappstar This is an excerpt from post I did for Brazen Careerist, a great social network for Generation Y professionals. To read the article in its entirety, check out the link to Brazen’s site below. One night when I was bartending in college, I witnessed one of the greatest traits an employee can posses. A fellow [...]

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How to Look for a Job (and Why You Should)

by on Dec. 07, 2011 in Being a Young Professional, Getting a job

Photo:  Brooks Elliott Of all the topics we cover on this blog, looking for a job is probably the most common. From job search strategies and tactics, to resume writing and interview tips, “finding a job” makes up the bulk of ApplyMate posts. Looking for a job sucks, but it’s a skill that is very [...]

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Why Hiring You is More Expensive Than You Think

by on Nov. 09, 2011 in Applying for jobs, Brazen Posts

Photo:  Gerard Van der Leun This is an excerpt from post I did for Brazen Careerist, a great social network for Generation Y professionals. To read the article in its entirety, check out the link to Brazen’s site below. [Update: This article is available in its entirety below] Everyone knows it’s difficult to get a job these [...]

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Resume Red Zone – 3 Tips to Get Your Resume Noticed

by on Oct. 20, 2011 in Advice From a Recruiter, Resume

Photo:  Frédéric BISSON We’ve got Katie the Recruiter in again today, this time walking us through the fine points of resume writing. She’s got some great tips about how to set up your resume, what the first thing a recruiter will look at and for how long, and tons of other advice that you don’t [...]

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How to Be Remarkable (While Most Everyone Else is Terrible)

by on Oct. 17, 2011 in Attitude, Getting more

Photo:  Steven Depolo This is an excerpt from post I did for Brazen Careerist, a great social network for Generation Y professionals. To read the article in its entirety, check out the link to Brazen’s site below. [Update - full article now available below] One aspect of professional life that transcends industries, companies, cultures and geography is [...]

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Job Search – Don’t Drink the Saltwater

by on Sep. 23, 2011 in Applying for jobs

Photo:  Christian Haugen A few weeks ago I wrote about steps to avoid when looking for a job. The list included “applying like mad” and “submitting a lengthy anything.” I put that list together because everyday that someone stays unemployed, and these days that’s probably six months or more, they become more desperate. Desperate people [...]

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