Sometimes, the job market is a place full of sunshine and rainbows where you are bukkake’d with offers. But other times, it can be quite dark and depressing, especially when you’re in college or recently graduated. In a moment of desperation, you might consider accepting an unpaid internship. Here’s why that’s a bad idea: By…
At my first “real job” after college, I was initially hired as an intern for three months, which doubled as my probation period. I received an informal offer to stay on as a full time employee afterwards, having avoided doing anything egregiously stupid during. Since the internship was technically a contract role, HR informed my…
An all too common mistake during job searches is to focus on one job application at a time. Job applicants trawl through postings, pick the one that stands out the most, and pour their heart and soul into the application. If they are rejected, they go back to the beginning and start again. Or they…
An employee should strive to create and maintain optionality at all times. To have options is to have power, security, and confidence. Having options grants you more control over your own destiny. It provides a secure environment, much like an airliner is more robust with two engines than one. And the knowledge that you have…
I’m going to tell you something today that isn’t frequently expressed during commencement speeches: your first job is going to suck. A lot of new grads receive their sheepskin and enter the workforce bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. They will do exciting work from the very first day. Senior management will value their input on strategic direction.…
