Most people don't do too much thinking about the metaphors that they use on a day to day basis. Readers of this blog will know from past entries (Time Management Is A Crock;Do We Need A New Word For "Career?";Passion: The Enduring Debate; Calling It What It Is) that I see things a bit differently - … Continue reading Why I Hate Personal Branding
Career Literature Reviews is a regular series of posts wherein I delve into the career development literature in search of interesting findings, and discuss the articles I've read, along with a few of my thoughts. --- Article Title: Being unemployed in the boundaryless career era: Does psychological mobility pay off? Authors: Sarah Vansteenkiste, Marijke Verbruggen, Luc Sels … Continue reading Career Literature Review: Psychological Mobility In The Boundaryless Career Era
My latest Career Options Magazine blog! This time, I compare romantic failure to the process of rejection in a job search. I even include a personal history of being turned down by girls! It's a heartwarming tale, with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. Hope you like it! Here's an excerpt: Just writing the word rejection … Continue reading Stop Learning From Rejection
Nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine - Greenday, "Nice Guys Finish Last" Did Greenday get it right? Are the modest and unassuming among us doomed to a lifetime of worldly hand-me-downs at the behest of our more boastful societal elder siblings? … Continue reading How To Talk About Yourself Without Being An Arrogant Jerk
I'm currently writing a series of posts at Career Options Magazine's blogspot using the metaphor of academic research to describe the career exploration and job search process. So far, it's been a lot of fun (and a great way to think about my own research a little bit differently)! Here are some excerpts: Part 1: … Continue reading Job (Re)Search
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