Writing things down has always been my way to learn and to remember, and as such, I have developed habits that help to keep me productive and reflective. I write lists in my notebook. I find lists to be exactly right for being productive and for keeping track of what I’ve done, what I’m currently doing, and what I’m planning to do next. Some of these lists turn into checklists, but they mostly record my thoughts and plans.
Although the traditional resume/cv has a chronology, it is difficult to express overlapping work experiences in a way that shows multiple levels of engagement, particularly non-traditional and diverse paths. As a reflective experiment, the traditional resume/cv is re-imagined in a way that turns chronology on its side. It is a …
Today’s job application process is badly designed, convoluted, and a test of sanity. It is designed not to hire, but rather to check boxes and create negative experiences. Going through the process, it is easy to notice that the systems and the humans don’t work well with each other. The …
There are moments when you realize that the interview is like being arrested, getting locked in a room with no windows and sitting at a table waiting to be grilled.
Working is an oral history done in the mid-1970s. People talk about their working lives and what it means to them. There are nine books that cover a variety of themes pertaining to the work that people are doing ranging from working the land to finding a calling.
