I recently watched the entire extended Lord of the Rings trilogy again and it got me thinking of how we can apply its timeless lessons to our career quest. First a few notes: I am referring here to the extended versions of Peter Jackson’s movies, not the books, although most points will apply to both…
My Job Interview Advice on Glassdoor Blog!
Repurpose Your Purpose is back on Glassdoor Blog! The article is full of great advice on what to avoid. I encourage you to read it all, it shares different perspectives and examples. My advice can be found at #6, #8 and #11. 6. Hard-working, fast-learner, self-motivated, etc. You might think that words like these sound…
Four Reasons Why You Are Underpaid And What To Do About Them
Underpaid? I know your situation very well. I was underpaid for years, and many Americans experience or have experienced working long hours for meager pay. Just last April, Alternet reported that “in 2014, over half of American workers made less than $15 per hour, with some of the top employment sectors in the U.S. paying…
Featured on Glassdoor Blog!
Repurpose Your Purpose gained its first media mention, and from none other than Glassdoor Blog! I love Glassdoor, its system of anonymous reviews and salary information is an indispensable tool for all job seekers. I was quoted for my advice on how to answer the job interview question: “Tell me about an accomplishment you are…
The Real Reason Why You Can’t Find A Job You Like
I wrote this post on how to find a job you like back in 2017, but felt the need to update it now. Here we go. Since I started working on Repurpose Your Purpose, I heard from many people who are stuck in jobs they don’t like and cannot find a different position that will…
