March 30, 2010
by Lance Haun
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I read this story today and shook my head. The headline (More workers choosing fear over flex time, experts say) is designed for clicks. The amount of data supporting this assertion is nonexistent (there is literally not a single statistic … Continue reading
February 11, 2010
by Lance Haun
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I’ve received cover letters with that opening line. I’ve received PR pitches with that same opening line. I’ve also received opening lines like: Dear sirs Dear sir or madam Attn: personnel Dear blogger or expert In every single one of … Continue reading
September 29, 2009
by Lance Haun
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The other day we celebrated my wife’s birthday and we had a great time. You see, we’ve been married almost four years and I know the kinds of things she likes. I made her dinner (instead of going out) because … Continue reading
August 6, 2009
by Lance Haun
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One of the ways my blog has shifted over the last 18 months is that it has become less about what job candidates and employees are doing wrong and more about what HR and management are doing wrong. It has … Continue reading
July 14, 2009
by Lance Haun
22 Comments
Joel Cheesman posted a link on Facebook pointing to the increasingly depressing unemployment figures (and how they may actually be worse than the numbers show). Here in Oregon, unemployment went from 12.4% to 12.2%. Which I guess is… good? It … Continue reading
April 2, 2009
by Lance Haun
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Those who have followed this blog for a while may remember that I blog for Vault.com in addition to the other projects I have going on. I don’t highlight my work there too much but I wanted to point you … Continue reading
March 23, 2009
by Lance Haun
6 Comments
I love receiving reader e-mails. I got one this weekend that I just have to share with you all from reader Adam in Illinois in response to my post about stupid snap judgments that hurt your career: Your advice always … Continue reading