The Letter to Write When You Don't Get the Job
Don't get mad; get gracious. A follow-up letter after you don't get the job is so rare, you will stand out and it may lead to future recommendations or another job.
Don't get mad; get gracious. A follow-up letter after you don't get the job is so rare, you will stand out and it may lead to future recommendations or another job.
Will Smith stars in this moving tale inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman struggling to build a future for himself and his 5-year-old son Christopher (Jaden Smith). When his girlfriend Linda (Thandie Newton) walks out, Chris is left to raise Christopher (Jaden Smith) on his own. Chris' determination finally pays off when he lands an unpaid internship in a brutally competitive stockbroker-training program, where only one in twenty interns will make the cut. But without a salary, Chris and his son are evicted from their apartment and are forced to sleep on the streets, in homeless shelters and even behind the locked doors of a metro station bathroom. With self-confidence and the love and trust of his son, Chris Gardner rises above his obstacles to become a Wall Street legend.
This is hard to watch .... but it conveys something very important .... if we dig deep inside and really do our VERY BEST, we can accomplish amazing things. Don't ever say "I can't do it". YOU CAN !!!
If you have a criminal record, how should you handle it when applying for a job? It is important to be truthful when asked about criminal history; if the potential employer performs a background check and finds you’ve lied, you can be fired on the spot. It’s better to discuss your record with the employer, explaining it in a positive way.
Employers want to hire Rudys. You can choose to be one.
Great parable going around the internet that illustrates the point that quite often, nothing is holding us back from success but ourselves.
This is the first of a series on Yahoo News we will try to stay on top of for you. This is a great piece on getting your head straight before you can make progress in a job search.
Really great piece that summarizes a lot of what we are teaching at MAM.
Some good four minute video with tips on how to control your emotions when you are interacting with someone you know to be difficult.
Here are seven things that will turn off any prospective employer during the interview process.