Author Archives: Robert Dagnall

How to Prepare for a Job Interview with Thomas Edison

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Robert Dagnall

Apparently Thomas Edison invented bizarre interview questions, too. Could you score the required 90% or better with questions like these? Who was Francis Marion? Where is the River Volga? Who invented logarithms? What is the first line in The Aeneid? … Continue reading →

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Online chat: Job Search Strategy to Find a Job NOW

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Robert Dagnall

I’m hosting this week’s HireFriday chat on Twitter. January 6th Noon ET, 11 Central, 9am Pacific. Details on the HireFriday site. The perfect job search requires mastering a number of skills: career goals, assessment tools, resume writing, cover letters, references, … Continue reading →

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Lessons new grads (and all job seekers) must unlearn

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

There’s a great article over at bnet.com on damaging misconceptions new college graduates have about job search and employment. Some of these are crucial for every job seeker to understand, including: They act as though they are meeting with their … Continue reading →

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Hosted HireFriday chat on Resumes

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

Yesterday I was guest host of the HireFriday discussion on Twitter (search for #HFChat). Career thought leaders and HR pros gathered to discuss ‘Reinventing the Resume’. The discussion centered around 4 questions: How do you describe yourself in 160 words … Continue reading →

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The Internet’s Most Deranged Resumes

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

Someone’s collected an all-star lineup of Completely Insane Resumes (that may be better than yours). Good for a lot of laughs (I usually try not to make resumes that would be great material for standup comics), and as a gallery … Continue reading →

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Security Clearance and Military Job Search Links

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

I put this quick list together for a client with Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI, or sensitive compartmented information). That’s an asset valued in the low six figures by certain employers, right off the bat, so it’s a good idea … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Hiring Day and Resume Writing

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

On April 19th, McDonald’s announced it was hiring 50,000 new employees in one day. I thought I’d share an example of what such experience can become on a resume. I’ve made this anonymous, stripping away some telling details and metrics. … Continue reading →

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Checklist for Resume Reviewers at Career Events

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

I’ve been featured as a resume reviewer at events for CareerBuilder, Jobing.com, Women for Hire, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and a few other organizations (and I’m happy to consider additional appearances—contact me!). I thought I’d share some tips for professional … Continue reading →

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Being Charlie Sheen’s Social Media Intern

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

I’ve been quoted in AOL News this morning about Charlie Sheen’s ad for a Social Media Intern, specifically to address whether that internship would make or break one’s career. Of four “experts” quoted in the story, I’m apparently the only … Continue reading →

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A Space Cowboy’s Guide to Interviewing

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Robert Dagnall

There’s an insightful interview with actor Nathan Fillion (Malcolm Reynolds on Firefly) about his career, including his mindset for auditions: “I know now that it’s not about that one role or that one audition. The chances of getting a part … Continue reading →

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