The Daily Machete: Recent Comments

Comment on RESUMES: What Resume Buzz Words Should You Use? (Supplemental)

Janet CV Writing — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:47:55 GMT

It is essential to use buzz words / key words in the resume as the recruiters scan the documents only for 30 seconds and look for only your areas of expertise / buzz words.

Comment on PARETO: Invert Pareto for Job Search Success

Sid — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:41:02 GMT

hi... great post in that article a lesson for the freshers who are finding jobs, and who are graduate but not able to find right job but how there will handle their job and career in the future.

Comment on The Machete's Second Swing

Mike Thomas — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:23:49 GMT

LOL! Thanks, Jason!

Comment on The Machete's Second Swing

Jason Alba — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:13:47 GMT

I was wondering where you went! Thought a lion might have eaten you :p

Comment on Q & A: Recession Job Search

Tim — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:34:55 GMT

This comment probably would fit best under your "sell, baby, sell" , and "piecemeal" points.

Since we're talking about being more creative during this economic slump, why not think outside the box of looking for another job in the first place? (This from a guy who has been working from home since March of 1996).

I'm rather amazed that there are plenty of skill sets that are for whatever reason not "conventional" enough to be taught in schools, but the mastery of which would lead to more autonomy.

Most of us are trained to be employees- nothing wrong with that, but I'm convinced that thinking that way is a kind of tunnel vision that keeps many from learning skills that would allow them to carve out there own path to income.

One of them is as close as the computer in front of most of us. For the first time in history, we are 3 feet in front of the world, yet few learn how to use it in a way to render 1) value to others and 2)income for themselves.

Once someone learns how to market a product on it, can even make (no kidding) income.

leavethejobbehind.com

Comment on NETWORKING: Tell Good Stories and Nourish Your Network

Nick — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:13:25 GMT

One good way I've found of networking at social events is to talk about the trends in a current industry. Just read up on your industry and you will be able to discuss changing trends.

Comment on WEEKEND EDITION: Three Job Search Books for Gifts or for Yourself

Barbara Safani — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:41:28 GMT

Thanks for the kudos Mike and Jason! I think that tools that help people manage their career make great holiday gifts and I hope your readers also check out Jason Alba's career management tool at www.jibberjobber.com.

Comment on WEEKEND EDITION: Three Job Search Books for Gifts or for Yourself

Jason Alba — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:12:29 GMT

Thanks for the plug for my book, and I see that I'm in very good company :)

I haven't read the Twitter book, although it's on my list, and I have read Barbara Safani's resume book - one of my favs in the resume space.

- jason

Comment on NETWORKING: Social Networking During the Holidays

Mike Thomas — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:38:57 GMT

Thanks for the props, Larry.

Here's wishing you the best of the Holiday Season.

Comment on NETWORKING: Social Networking During the Holidays

Larry — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:30:16 GMT

Great advice! People often forget that each page in Facebook is the same as the next one, so adding apps/photos/boxes that make yours truly stand out is something.