Words of Wisdom on Perseverance

Drill seargant yelling at basic training soldier crawling in sand

Except for the very fortunate, the time from starting to look for a job to then landing one has lengthened considerably. Job searches that stretch out over weeks and months (sometimes even years) are commonplace. Despite the frustration that is felt with a long job hunt, you know that you have to keep going, you [...]

Social Media Blues

While I continue to work out a few computer changeover kinks, I’ll leave you with a video called “Social Media Blues.” Just a bit of fun before we get to Monday.

Do You Come Recommended?

Thumbs up!

A recent tweet by @WisconsinSEO said that “78% of consumers trust peer recommendations.” That seems right when you think about it.  How often do you consult online reviews before making a purchase such as a car or a computer?  Are you more willing to go to a restaurant after a friend raves about the food? The goal [...]

Giving Thanks

As we approach Thanksgiving here in the US, I want to take this opportunity to give thanks: Thank you to the readers for visiting and commenting on The Job Quest over these past few months. I appreciate your kind words during my husband’s job search this year and have greatly enjoyed the stories you have [...]

The Restorative Effects of Treating Yourself

Feet propped up while watching television

“Mommy, can you put fingernail polish on my nails? Please?” my four-year-old daughter implored. “Sure, honey,” I replied. I was rather preoccupied with other things, but she wanted this simple thing so badly that I couldn’t say no. With that, we were off to play “Beauty Shop.” While I put the red polish on her [...]

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