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Why Career Advice Sucks™ QUOTES

Why Career Advice Sucks™ QUOTES

1 " I am suggesting that we don’t put the “income” cart before the “contentment” horse. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

2 " Our career mantra should be learn, relearn, repeat. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

3 " There remains a natural career progression even though the tougher job climate seeks to delay it. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

4 " What someone may lack in talent can be more than made up for in self-motivation, self-direction, and follow-through. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

5 " Do you want a level of income to fit your lifestyle or a lifestyle to fit your income level? "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

6 " In the name of all that is holy, please consider the wages of a particular profession before you select that degree plan. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

7 " The construct of retirement is dubious at best and a farce at worst. Expectations contrary to this are to be dashed. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

8 " Adaptability is the name of the game; if you understand that you must now be adaptable and flexible, you will find a way to succeed in your career. If not, you will succumb to job market pressures. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

9 " Labor saving devices have destroyed many jobs but have given rise to many new ones. It simply is up to us if we are going to resist or embrace the future. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

10 " Whereas previous generations had to face some unpredictability, current generations are facing unprecedented levels of instability. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

11 " The surest way to ensure career extinction is to resist change and adaptation. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

12 " Finding a job that is a good fit is as much about you selecting the right company as it is about them selecting the right candidate. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

13 " Everyone is dispensable but some are more dispensable than others. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

14 " Can’t we do better with Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software? "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

15 " When presented with an open door in your job, drive a Mack truck through it. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

16 " We don’t deserve our job. Period. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

17 " The Opportunity Cost of Christ, argues that trusting in and following Christ is not a leap of faith in defiance of reason, but the reasonable conclusion of a rational mind. Look for it in 2018. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

18 " Post Interview Don’t forget to send a written “Thank You” card to each interviewer (no e-mails unless it is in addition to a written one with additional info like a personal thank you video). This is especially important between multiple rounds of interviews; take the opportunity to show new information demonstrating you are a subject matter expert (article, video, portfolio, etc.) after each round of interviews. And follow up minimally by phone to show continued interest without coming off as desperate or a stalker. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

19 " The better question to ask is, “which tactic should I NOT use and which one should I start with first?” This allows us to decide which tactic will give us the largest impact for time spent. Prioritization is key when it comes to launching a job search strategy. Here are the results from a 2013 survey by recruiting authority Lou Adler: Tactic Used to Secure Job Internal Move or Networking Job Ad Recruiter Found LinkedIn Profile or Resume % Effectiveness 58% 27% 14% "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™

20 " You can’t survive in the long term if you die in the short term. The surest way to ensure extinction is to resist change and adaptation. "

― Miles Anthony Smith , Why Career Advice Sucks™