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One of the more execrable Silicon Valley institutions (and it’s not like there’s a shortage of moral failures in the contemporary Silicon Valley) is the “back channel” reference call. This is when a prospective employer or investor circumvents the candidate...

“Lasciate ogni speranza, voi ch’entrate; the final words of the inscription on the Gate of Hell.” Abandon every hope, you who enter.” – Dante Alighieri I know it probably sounds kind of weird to hear a recruiter allude to Classic literature, but there...

You probably already know that self-promotion is a necessary evil in the workplace. After all, if you aren’t a vocal advocate for yourself, your work will likely go unnoticed—not because you aren’t doing anything worthy of acknowledgment, but simply...

A few years ago, there was a fire on the hillside near our home. This post, which I wrote from a hotel instead of my house, has more information… It’s interesting to read that post from a few years ago. We evacuated, and then I left to speak in SLC...

Resumes are important for a wide variety of professionals. If you want to land a position as a designer, digital marketer, web developer, or another type of job, your resume is what will help open the door for you. If you're seeking work, you need a...