Get a New Job

I have two people in my life right now who want/need new jobs.

One just go laid off.

One hates his screaming employer.

Penelope Trunk has some thoughts for my job-seeking friends in her post, Three tips for job hunting, and one good book.  Her salient points:

There’s one trick to all trick questions.

A thank-you note is too late to express enthusiasm for the job.

No one will tell you that you’ve made a mistake.  

#1 is my favorite… similar to that first (or second or third) date, where your potential love interest doesn’t want to hear about what a cranky, bitchy ass you are by way of endless stories or even short anecdotes about your former love interests, your potential employer doesn’t want to hear about all the shitty shit that happened at your last job.

Don’t be an idiot.  Don’t be negative.  Nobody likes negative.

And please, spellcheck your resume.  And your cover letter. AND your LinkedIn.