Do you run meetups and feel that they don’t resonate with your community? Are you having a hard time getting enough attendees for your events? Are you getting participants which are not...
A secret tip: gain an advantage in a job interview
When I interviewed for jobs, I always left the interviewer with a “goodie”: something that was of real value to the employer...
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Catchy one-liners for job applications
I have seen a few marketing job applications that ask for a “catchy one-liner.” It might be a Twitter-inspired trend, but it is...
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Freelancing on your way to a job
Online freelancing is a great option to consider, whether you’re looking to make an income freelancing, start your own business...
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Get to work, even if nobody’s paying (caution – illegal...
You probably know that, all other things being equal, it’s easier to get a job when you are employed vs. when you’re unemployed...
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Of ice trays, blankets, public restrooms and Toblerone chocolate
Everybody is so obsessed with user experience these days. Developers, designers, and UI/UX experts spend countless hours...
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7 Mistakes I made publishing my first book: the don’ts of self...
Every person has a certain ability to learn from other people’s advice; I would say on average people can learn 40% from advice...
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Running a great meetup, part 2: finding a topic and a...
In the previous article we discussed common “event-turnoffs” and the importance of having a meetup strategy. In this article we will look into coming up with a topic and booking a...
Running a great meetup, part 3: your meetup commando
In the first post in this series we discussed how some attendees can get a sour feeling from a meetup. This can happen if they are ignored upon entrance, can’t find the place...
A secret tip: gain an advantage in a job interview
When I interviewed for jobs, I always left the interviewer with a “goodie”: something that was of real value to the employer whether they hire me or not. This has given me a big advantage...
Why you should apply for a job through the company’s...
Employment websites make it easy for employers to post jobs, and also very easy for applicants to submit applications. Applicants can send many applications in a short time, and also have...
Catchy one-liners for job applications
I have seen a few marketing job applications that ask for a “catchy one-liner.” It might be a Twitter-inspired trend, but it is more likely that several companies are using the same...
How to write a kickass marketing resume
When I started to write my resume, I went to my university’s Career Center Library and borrowed a few books about resume writing and some large books that contained hundreds of resume...
Freelancing on your way to a job
Online freelancing is a great option to consider, whether you’re looking to make an income freelancing, start your own business, or build a portfolio while on a job search. There are a...
4 job search myths busted (kind of)
It is hard to bust myths that are “soft”, e.g. can’t be tested using scientific methods, but I’ll try anyway and you’ll have to trust me. Myth # 1 – You just have to send enough...
Do’s and (mainly) dont’s in a cover letter
I never understood why hiring managers in North America insisted on requesting cover letters. When I recruited interns and employees in Toronto, I found the cover letters to be generic and...