Prepare for Your Next Job Interview Like Mitt Romney

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Alex Dogliotti

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Learn how to prepare for a job interview like Mitt Romney.

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4 things about Apple iOS 6 that will help you change jobs

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Alex Dogliotti

Minutes after Apple released the new iOS 6 I learned its maps were not good. Terrible, in fact. So bad that if you use them you risk not finding your uncle’s house or –  even worse – seeing the satellite view ‘a bit ropey‘.  Read more...

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Don’t fall into the traps of a social media based job hunt

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Alex Dogliotti

A social media based job hunt is a bitch. Think about it. Job hunting is all about the one-to-one relationship with your potential employer. Social media instead is all about the relationship you have with many fans, followers, friends. One-to-one vs. Many.  Read more...

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The breaking point: how Monica Leonelle inspired me to face my fears

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Alex Dogliotti
Sales Cartoon #6021 by Andertoons

It’s a strange feeling when you meet someone with balls big enough to face her fears. Monica Leonelle did it. Up until very recently she had a successful blog and thousands of followers on Twitter. Then a few days ago I received this email:  Read more...

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King vs Rich. The work decision you probably haven’t made, but should have.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Alex Dogliotti

Sales Cartoon #6021 by Andertoons

Today there is general consensus – among people who do observe how the world is changing – that if you want to increase your value at work you have to think like an entrepreneur. As Thomas Friedman says, the start-up of you. Personal branding and all that. Of course I agree. That’s why I have this blog.  Read more...

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3 things you can’t forget if you want a new job

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Alex Dogliotti
Sales Cartoon #6021 by Andertoons

They say  - for example in this article – that in order to get a job you have to sell yourself. If you sell yourself better than other candidates your potential employer will make you an offer.  Read more...

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Work like a superhero: 2 lessons that will boost your career

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Alex Dogliotti

Cartoon #5907 - Oh, me? I have the power of attorney.The interesting thing about superheroes is that they must reflect their times or else they just won’t make any sense. For example, during World War II Superman fought the Nazis, while in the 60‘s and 70‘s Spiderman dealt with pollution and drugs. Nazis, pollution and drugs were the big things of those times. Superman and Spiderman couldn’t just ignore them.  Read more...

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Has your job made you into a monkey?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Alex Dogliotti
Business Cartoon #6057 by Andertoons

Published on Brazencareerist.com Have you ever thought, “A monkey could do my job“?
Usually you hear that from people who have very task oriented jobs — customer services representatives or order management specialists, for example. But the truth is that anybody can be a monkey at work. Even people with fancy job titles. Read more here..

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Have you noticed your career is no longer in your boss’s hands?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Alex Dogliotti

Cartoon #4520 - I'm not sure you understand what I mean by career goals.Say you’re in front of a roulette table. The wheel is spinning and the dealer is seconds away from calling out ‘no more bets’. How would you play? All your money on one number or spreading it around? Personally, I don’t know anybody who would put all their money down on one number. And the reason is, you’re almost sure to lose. Funny though how people happily do that at work. They rely on one person – their boss – to recognize their value and advance their career. The problem is, it’s like with roulette. Chances to lose are very high.  Read more...

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Use criticism to your advantage: the Benetton UNHATE campaign

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Alex Dogliotti

I realized I never speak about the bad stuff that happens when you decide to stand out. Like people who call you an idiot and denigrate your work. People who say you should just stop. That your idea is pointless. The critics. It’s odd I never speak about it because standing out always carries criticism with it.  Read more...

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