The Art of Finding Work

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June 2025

Make It Easy for Employers to See Value in Hiring You
Ultimately, I realized that my interviewing mistake was discussing what I’d done (past value) instead of what I wanted to do for the employer (future…
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Being a Low-Risk Candidate Is More Important Than Being Qualified
In 2025, your qualifications alone won't get you hired; being considered a low-risk hire is what gets you hired.
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Apply Fundamental Relationship-Building Psychology to Your Job Search
If you want employers to be interested in you, you must first be interested in them.
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The Endless #OpenToWork Banner Debate is Tiring
Your job search results are a testament to your job search strategy.
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May 2025

Judging an Employer by Their Hiring Process is a Mistake
"A company's hiring process is a reflection of its culture" is a limiting belief.
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Job Seekers: Stop Talking About Your Past. Employers Do Not Care!
Discussing your past doesn't convey to an employer your potential or value.
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The 'But' Is What Stops You From Getting Hired
Avoid using the word "but" or having your interviewer contemplate, "I like this person, but..."
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The Employer is the Customer
Job searching is essentially a "finding a customer" activity.
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April 2025

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