Archive - The Art of Finding Work

Employers Are Not Responsible For Your Chosen Lifestyle

Employers didn’t create your lifestyle, so why would you expect employers to be responsible for it?

Jul 15 •

Job Seekers: Are You Answering the 'So What?' Question?

Would you hire someone based solely on their opinions of themselves?

Jul 12 •

8 Stoicism Principles for Job Search Success

Incorporating Stoic principles—focusing on what you can control, accepting what you cannot—into your job search can significantly speed up hearing…

Jul 9 •

Job Seekers: Do Not Assume You Are a 'Perfect Fit'

It doesn't matter if you think you're a 'perfect fit.' What matters is if the person reading your resume and interviewing you thinks you are.

Jul 5 •

Six Months Left in 2025 to Transform Your Job Search

Focus on what you can control—your expectations and your strategy.

Jul 3 •

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…

Jun 27 •

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.

Jun 18 •

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.

Jun 13 •

The Endless #OpenToWork Banner Debate is Tiring

Your job search results are a testament to your job search strategy.

Jun 8 •

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.

May 31 •

Job Seekers: Stop Talking About Your Past. Employers Do Not Care!

Discussing your past doesn't convey to an employer your potential or value.

May 20 •

The 'But' Is What Stops You From Getting Hired

Avoid using the word "but" or having your interviewer contemplate, "I like this person, but..."

May 18 •

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