Essays on the Job Search

Skills & Qualifications

• The Work of Knowing Yourself
• Developing The Knack
• Choose Your Hard
• Learning in times of disruption.
• Finding Direction through Exploration and Experimentation.
• Knowledgeable vs Knowledge Able
• Learning Fast vs Slow
• Relevance at 100 Years Old
• The Mentorship Advantage
• Shaping Your Brand

Applying to Jobs

• What Makes You Stand Apart
• Keeping the Streak Alive
• The Advantage of Being Early
• The Power of Career Direction
• The 3-Story Elevator Pitch
• Applications: Quantity vs Quality
• Interviewing like a Challenger
• Stand Out By Being You
• Creating Career Dots
• The Resume Trap

Relationships & Outreach

• Planting Season
• Make Their Life Better First
• I was just thinking about you...
• Making the World Smaller
• Owning the Follow Up
• Grow your network with one simple question.
• The Living Rolodex
• The Coffee Conversation
• 5 / 25 / 150
• A Spectrum of Networking

Energy & Mindset

• The Feeling Nobody Talks About in a Job Search
• Step Outside to Recharge
• Why Changing Your Environment Can Renew Your Focus
• Reflecting on Progress
• Job Searching and a Helpful Hobby.
• Rest Feels Good. Restoration Feels Different.
• Permission to Rest
• Burnout, Rejuvenation, and Momentum
• A Holiday Spark
• A Temporary Newsletter