Being a businessperson isn’t that great. Getting paid is cool, but pouring over Excel formulas and PowerPoints isn’t. To make business seem a little more hip-hop, companies make up buzzwords so that the work we do sounds sexy and important. … Continue reading →

I’m going to lose some sensitive artists, but it has to be said: we are all selling something. Those who view salespeople with contempt are still selling something: contempt for salespeople. Of course, what they are really selling is the … Continue reading →

An undergraduate degree is no shelter from the storm. Sure, a bachelor’s degree impacts your salary over a lifetime. But the service industry is littered with waitresses and bellhops and even a few grocery baggers who are not overly impressed … Continue reading →

It’s pretty hypocritical for someone who wrote a book on resumes to advocate burning them. But wait, it gets worse: I’ve even given workshops on resume “do’s and don’ts” where I talk about the rules of the job search game. … Continue reading →