Better Responses to the Question “What Do You Do?” When You’re Unemployed
“Oh, I do a little of this, a little of that. Can I be more specific? Yes, but for the sake of my dignity, I’d rather not.”
Tag: Jobs
Where to Direct Your HR Issues at Our HR-Less Company
Work Anniversaries: See your manager for a token of our appreciation—a homemade coupon for one (1) weak handshake.
Great Deal Alert: You Can Have Money If You Debase Yourself
Want to boost your buying power? There’s a simple strategy you may have overlooked: lowering yourself in esteem, quality, or character to get money.
Your Monthly Productivity Review
Time off task (12 minutes): Nerve sensors detected hunger prior to your lunch break. Hunger is personal time.
When You Shop My Balloon Bouquet Small Business Where I Blow Every Single Balloon by Mouth, You’re Supporting Real People
All mouth-blown, no helium balloon pumps allowed! And when I say “we,” I really mean just me.
I’m a WGA Member on Strike Using LinkedIn for the First Time
Every non-union job listing, for companies like BoatSwatch, Amalgamated Hunter, and A.I. Wurxs.
Job Openings in a Network Crime Procedural
Seeking gray-haired, whiskey-drinking curmudgeon to oversee a department of knucklehead agents with withering disdain.
Questions on the Job Application to Drive the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
If you woke up and your partner was an Oscar Mayer wiener, how long could your grief stop you from eating them?
How to Make a Cover Letter That’s Slightly Less Desperate than You
There are two things that all employers love to hear about: high quarterly profits and hidden treasure.
We’d Love to Offer You This Job, but I’m Afraid You Don’t Already Have This Job
Don’t get me wrong—on paper, you had pretty much everything we were looking for. But your experience was not at our company, in this exact position.
You Only Think I’m Overdosing on Motivational Content Because of Your Weak Mindset
Actually, I think I’m responding quite normally to the motivational seminar I watch constantly.
The Last Guide You’ll Ever Need to Land Your Dream Job
Research Potential Employers: Wait outside businesses and take notes on everyone’s facial expressions and demeanor as they leave for the day.