Last time I wrote about whether or not an intensive workday is a possibility. In follow-up, let’s assume that you have mastered the art of productive batching and single-minded concentration. You are a well-oiled cog in the sea of fast-moving and disparate company body parts. However, you still earn a bum wage. Or you’re an […]
Category Archives: How To
September
01
4 Tips to Rescue your tired eyes from the evil computer screen
posted by Rafa Collis
When you’ve been staring at your computer screen too long, do you experience occasional blurriness and eye strain? If so, you’ve probably experienced CVS, otherwise known as Computer Vision Syndrome. In fact, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (couldn’t they shorten it a little?), CVS affects 90% of all people who […]
August
28
What Makes You Unique…in 150 Characters or less?
posted by Chris
“In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye!” Please raise your hand if you, like me, really dread seeing this question on your job application. Do you answer in a fun, creative way or go for a concise professional summary? […]
July
01
Sending an engaging Job Application Email
posted by Rafa Collis
Let’s say you have the perfect CV and cover letter. And then you go ahead and send it to a recruiter or a HR email, hoping to get a job in the company you wanted. You might be the best candidate for the position they are looking for, but unfortunately your job application email will […]
June
10
The Beginner’s Guide to Personal Branding
posted by Chris
In business school, they talk about personal branding. A lot. In fact, all my professors mentioned it so often that I came away from class thinking the concept was overhyped and somewhat useless. A personal brand, I would scoff, isn’t necessary. My experience and general awesomeness speak for itself. That is, until it doesn’t. Perhaps […]
June
07
How to make your CV stand out (Visually)
posted by Rafa Collis
How long has it been since you last checked your CV? Months? Years? Almost all of us need a CV (at some point in time), so do you think that yours will really stand out from a crowd of 1,000 other resumes? Of course, if you have the perfect CV, the “appropriate amount” of work […]
January
21
How To: Turn Your Smartphone into a Dash Cam
posted by Rafa Collis
In our previous article we talked about why you should get a dash cam. For those who wonder “why spend money on a dash cam?!”, this tutorial will guide you in taking advantage of your smartphone camera. If you already carry a smartphone around with you all the time, why not maximize its uses? […]
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