June 8, 2004
how to use your blog to get a job
Jon is looking for a job. I left the following advice in his comment section, based on what works for me:
1. Imagine your dream job.
2. Mentally break your dream job into 4 – 6 distinct parts.
3. Narrow the focus of your blog to just these 4 – 6 distinct parts. Create them as official categories, if you have to.
4. Blog like crazy about them.
5. If you’re any good (I’m assuming you are) eventually somebody interesting will get a whiff of it, and invite you to scatter your pollen throughout their company in exchange for decent money, as opposed to doing it for free in the ‘sphere.
6. Yes, they’ll in all likelihood expect to reign you in a bit; expect you to save your best ideas for them, and only give out the B-Grades to your blog readers etc etc.
Whether that’s a fair deal or not, I can’t decide for you.
Excellent idea, Hugh… something I just might take on board myself. Only thing is I’m having a hard time with #1. hmmmmm.
Yep, #1 is the killer
Hugh,
THANK YOU! That is a great, GREAT list!!!
Jon
Very interesting and intriguing take. I’m not sure it would work for someone as scattered art-fart as myself, but I’ll keep it in mind for the next layoff.
Very nice list.
werwer
Although the last, not least. chuck Et tu, Brute!
Here will be an old abusing of God’s patience and the king’s English. vinnie Come not within the measure of my wrath.
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