Daily Archives: December 13, 2010

job hunting without networking

Posted on December 13, 2010 by mark

This brief blog entry and comic illustrates the battle between the job seeker and the job filler: the signal-to-noise ratio is perhaps more lopsided in the job search market than anything other than a web forum filled with angsty teens. … Continue reading →

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the challenge of choice

Posted on December 13, 2010 by mark

I’ve just finished looking through hundreds of channels, our DVR, and an on-demand video service, and I’m right back to the laptop. I can’t help but wonder if “57 channels and nothing on” is actually caused by too much choice … Continue reading →

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certifications open the door, but the rest is up to you

Posted on December 13, 2010 by mark

As big a proponent of education as I am, I agree that you’ve got to put classroom lessons to use. But does that mean certifications are utterly worthless? Continue reading →

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