In the previous post, Joe asks the excellent question on creative resumes and cover letters. My answer, in short, is no, I haven’t seen any effective, creative resumes and cover letters.
The most effective resumes and cover letters, to me, quickly answer the question “Why would I want to hire this person?” We have a job [...]
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Creative Resumes
Posted in College Advice, Observations, Uncategorized on May 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The Wrong Question
Posted in Observations, Problem Solving, Technology on January 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The setup is simple. Put an airplane on a conveyer belt. Run the belt backwards as the airplane “drives” forwards. Does the airplane take off?
The question has caused a big controversy on some corners of the ‘net, and is now the subject of the upcoming Mythbusters episode. But it is the wrong question, and it [...]
If I Want it Done Right…
Posted in Observations, Training on October 28, 2007 | No Comments »
I took my car in to have the oil changed at a full auto repair shop. Rather than the quick change place with the semi-trained worker off the street, I figure the auto mechanics could do a better job of it. That is, until I saw them at work. It may be a little thing, [...]
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