What are some of the direct ways to actually get a job without the mambo jumbo stuff? [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXtR2C13sWs[/svp] I’m sure the answer will disappoint you, but I believe it is 100% accurate. [spp-transcript] The video really ends about 3:30 in but, although I tried to stop the recording it plays on for another 3 minutes. [/spp-transcript] Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trw434XeE6k[/svp] The assignment will end in a few months. I don’t want to be unemployed when it is over. [spp-transcript] Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7qB0kRcacc[/svp] What do I do? Try another field? [spp-transcript] Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The skills needed to find a job are different yet...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyrVRz4eC8g[/svp] I was asked this question on Quora and thought to be a good way to encourage you to think creatively. [spp-transcript] Do you really think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so...Continue Reading

[svp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDUIflVpZSc[/svp] Why do they often choose to employ people without degrees? Is it because they can pay them less or because they think they are up to date about latest technologies? Is it fair to say that such recruiters are harming the profession of computer science and the engineering discipline? [/spp-transcript] Do you think employers...Continue Reading

  Q. References are important. How do you stay in contact with them? [spp-transcript] So the question is, “My job search is going to be a long one. How do I stay in contact with my references?” This is an interesting question. So much of it reveals a lack of confidence on the part of the...Continue Reading

  What are good reasons to give the interviewer for why I want to change jobs? [spp-transcript]   Do you think employers are trying to help you? You already know you can’t trust recruiters—they tell as they think you need to know to take the job they after representing so they collect their payday. The...Continue Reading

  but without making my boss think I’m job hunting? [spp-transcript] Today’s question is, “How do I write my LinkedIn profile in a way that will attract recruiters but not give my boss reason to think am looking for a job?”  The original question says but without making my boss think I’m looking for a...Continue Reading

  Q. I was given a job without qualifying experience. Some coworkers are bitter and I realize I have no genuine interest in the field. I don’t fit in and dread coming to work each day. What’s the best way to move on without damaging future career prospects or burning bridges? [spp-transcript] The thing I’m...Continue Reading