Category Archives: General Ideas

Psychotic Resumes – a crazy-ass view of the job search

By Nick Armstrong | Published: June 23, 2009
If you haven't visited those lately, you might want to take a peek. Also, I'm working on some creative and inventive content that I think you'll really like - something beyond just endless blog updates. In the static sections of the site, I've got information on how to write an effective Resume, masterful Cover Letter, do better on your Interviews, and how to put together a Job Search no matter what your situation. I'll be getting back to my regular update schedule of M-W-F this week, so... thanks for being patient! :-)
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Survive the Econobomb 2009 Part Two… I … er, oh crap

By Nick Armstrong | Published: June 12, 2009
The economy sucks. Become an entrepreneur.
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Does the phrase "Please Include Salary Requirements" seem a bit avaricious to you? – How to answer the dreaded Salary Question and Salary Negotiation 101

By Nick Armstrong | Published: May 22, 2009
When will the not-so-ethical/uninformed employers learn that Millennials don't care as much about what they earn as long as it's fair? We want 1) you know what we can do for you and need to 2) know what you can do for us. This is the question that I hate the most while looking through job listings. Asking for salary requirements up front is like looking for your soulmate by asking how much they have in the bank.
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Calling Bullsh!t – The Wild West is Back

By Nick Armstrong | Published: May 13, 2009
Remember that in tough times good people tend to face situations that aim to make them bad people. Don't let it happen to you. Keep your head up and keep moving forward as best you can - and look to anyone you can trust to help you.
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