I'd pay more in taxes if college tuition were free for every college student carrying a full load of classes and is a student in good standing. --Randall Scasny
"It appears Mr. Thompson’s real failure here is not one of experience, expertise or ability, rather it’s an ethical failure which to me is the worst failure of all." --Comment by a Forbes reader, lcr1946. (I agree with lcr1946. --Randall Scasny
This article is a good reason to discontinue visa worker programs such as the H1B and put Americans back to work and prevent naive foreign nationals from getting ripped off. --Randall Scasny
A Chef Whose Touch Will Last (Apr 11) “I don’t ever want to lose that mind-set where you’ve got to be able to realize different ideas/fantasies/possibilities in your life.” The ultimate in job-seeker wisdom.
What Export-Oriented America Means (Apr 10) The U.S. is not a nation in decline. We may be in the early days of an export boom that will eventually power an economic revival, including a manufacturing revival ...
Suu Kyi hails ‘new era’ for Myanmar (Apr 2) Note: I have watched Suu Kyi's plight against the dictatorial military rulers of Myanmar for a long time. Well, she finally succeeded in getting herself a job in parliament. An incredibly inspirational woman. For me, it demonstrates how anyone can overcome what appears to be insurmountable odds and get the job and then some. A story every job seeker should read and embrace. --Randall Scasny
Detailed Customer Description of FS5 Consulting's Employment Assistance Service (Mar 29) Note: I don't like to post my customer testimonials because I believe testimonials in general are self ingratiating and therefore meaningless to future customers. But I recently worked with a job seeker (Nonprofit Marketing Director) who provided a very detailed description of both what FS5's employment assistance encompasses but also the results she received. This type of testimonial can be useful to a job seeker who's hit a dead end and is looking for a service to get them back on track. So, I'm publishing it without any changes --Randall Scasny
A Job That Is Worth Waiting For (Mar 23) Note: The article captures the reality of mid-life careers today. It's realistic and the focus of this article is someone who looked at life's realities and made a decision that was something she could live with. It's a piece of wisdom more 50-ish job seekers should heed. --Randall Scasny
Seven Reasons Why Recruiters Instantly Reject Resumes (Mar 21) Note: This piece is about the IT industry. However, when I read through the article, I found the reasons and advice contained within it apply to ALL industries. If you are not getting any calls or emails by recruiters, it's usually a red flag for a resume problem. --Randall Scasny
Let the Job Seeker Beware: Goldman Sachs’s long history of duping its clients (Mar 17) Note: This story describes the duplicitous behavior of Goldman Sachs, an employer at the heart of the economic meltdown of 2008 (mortgage meltdown, credit default swaps, derivatives, etc.) But this isn't the first time this employer acted in such a fiendish manner. Consider the June 1970 bankruptcy of Penn Central Transportation Company. The lesson for any job seeker this story relates is to do some research beyond public relations brochures and website copy to learn what the good, the bad and the ugly (Thank you very much Clint Eastwood) of a potential employer before accepting a job offer. --Randall Scasny
Have You No Shame, Rush? (Mar 4) Note: You may question why this piece about the obtuse remarks of a radio talk show host should be on this website, which focuses of job seeking services and skills. Well, over the years I've worked with male job seekers to help them find a job. But after getting to know them, I realized that some of these men have problems working with or for women and it is damaging their careers. If you are one of these kinds of men, I'd suggest you read this link a few times and think about if you are dinosaur careerist. --Randall Scasny
