Posts for Psychotic Resumes


Character Shows in Disappointments

From Psychotic Resumes
July 11, 2010 at 10:18 pm
I am an unabashed fan of bicycle racing. These past few days I have become sleep deprived showing my devotion to the Tour de France by rising way ahead of my normal morning routine ... (more)

Did someone say they were looking for the female version of Lance Armstrong?

From Psychotic Resumes
May 28, 2010 at 12:47 am
Look no further! IT’S ME!! Editor’s Note: Brit, writer for Psychotic Resumes, is riding the MS 150 – we here at Psychotic Resumes would like to support her efforts! ... (more)

[Revised] Three Things Every New Graduate Gen-Y Job Searcher Should Do Today

From Psychotic Resumes
May 17, 2010 at 4:36 pm
It’s summer; a new slew of Gen-Y’ers are graduating… each time this year I like to give tips to the graduates and this year I only have two three: First, go here: ... (more)

Business Etiquette in the Digital Age

From Psychotic Resumes
May 12, 2010 at 4:17 pm
In a digital age have we forgotten the basic elements of human connection in business? At a time in history when we have a plethora of communication options at our fingertips, ... (more)

Do You Really Need A College Degree?

From Psychotic Resumes
April 28, 2010 at 9:59 pm
One of the great myths fostered in the twentieth century is the absolute necessity of possessing a college degree in order to achieve success in the modern world. My parents were ... (more)

Death by Ideas and Distractions Galore

From Psychotic Resumes
April 26, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Too many ideas distracting from running your business? Tips for regaining focus when distractions get the better of you. We all have them, multiple times daily. They could be ... (more)

Journal of a Job Hunter :: Knock Knock

From Psychotic Resumes
April 16, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Nick’s note: Brittany is back with more amazing tales from the Journal of a Job Hunter. So my ultimate career goal is to get in with sports marketing. It’s a tough industry ... (more)

Escaping the Entrepreneurial Box: Screw Logic…What Does Your Heart Say?

From Psychotic Resumes
April 12, 2010 at 3:13 pm
How often do you stretch yourself, I mean, REALLY stretch yourself in your job, career or business? Do something completely out of your comfort zone where your stomach bottoms ... (more)

Rebellion Has a Place in Corporate Life

From Psychotic Resumes
April 8, 2010 at 2:47 pm
I once worked for a company that had an official policy against a coffee maker of any sort. It went so far as to outlaw water coolers (a policy that was rightly “ignored” ... (more)

Monday Millennial – Cali Harris (@Caligater)

From Psychotic Resumes
April 5, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Meet Millennial (Gen-Y’er) Cali Harris, AKA the Caligater. She left a kick-ass job to pursue her dreams and a Masters degree in Social Science at the University of Colorado ... (more)

The Truth Behind a Business Plan

From Psychotic Resumes
March 29, 2010 at 3:08 pm
The world of self employment comes with a wide open  landscape, leaving room for innovation, new ideas and creative approaches to work and work related challenges. With no cumbersome ... (more)

Resumes and Cover Letters are Bullsh!t.

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March 25, 2010 at 12:00 pm

Please describe your sexual prowess with a one-to-two page document outlining your obligations and achievements with former partners.
Then, on another document, outline your motivations

... (more)

Gorillas in the Midst

From Psychotic Resumes
March 18, 2010 at 2:17 pm
We have gorillas in our midst everyday. You know some. You feel their overbearing breath bearing down on you whenever you are in there presence. You feel their demanding control ... (more)

Time, Choices and the Entrepreneur’s Path

From Psychotic Resumes
March 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Time is an Entrepreneur's Ally As human beings we are faced with multiple choices each day. Some are easy, some are necessary and others completely change the shape of  our ... (more)

Spotting the Boss You’d Hate

From Psychotic Resumes
March 4, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Ever wish you had a crystal ball that shows you the real personality of the boss before you say yes to an employer? People are often very adept at making good first impressions ... (more)

Yes, You ARE a Freakin’ Genius

From Psychotic Resumes
March 2, 2010 at 7:34 pm
Know yourself, know your business That is what we need to remind ourselves of pretty regularly, especially when the business of business has gotten us down.  It was also a great ... (more)

The Pact

From Psychotic Resumes
March 2, 2010 at 2:11 am
Let’s make a pact.  It goes like this: I will not work for or support any company that mistreats employees, customers, or the community it serves. I will fight against unfair ... (more)

The Education Paradox – Just Do Something, Damnit

From Psychotic Resumes
February 26, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I reconnected with an old friend yesterday, who having graduated in May 2009 to become an interior designer, felt she had two choices: Work at Starbucks or Go to Grad School. The ... (more)

Creativity, Self-Esteem and Broken Eggs

From Psychotic Resumes
February 23, 2010 at 8:34 pm
These eggs gave up their lives for their love of creativity How can I create today? This is a question people should ask themselves each day. Yet, most of us look at the day or ... (more)

Bitch, please: Insight on Entrepreneurship, Careers and the Working Life

From Psychotic Resumes
February 16, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Get crackin! Looking for insight, trends or a place to vent about being an entrepreneur? Then look no further. As a new contributor to Psychotic Resumes, I am excited to be able ... (more)

Personal Branding makes you a Liar – The Tiger Woods Story

From Psychotic Resumes
December 23, 2009 at 7:56 pm
“Please attempt to only be 30% of who you really are” is the lesson of Social Media Mullet, today’s article from Jessica Miller-Merrell on Brand-Yourself.com. ... (more)

Calling Bullsh!t – Age Discrimination is Wrong, M’Kay?

From Psychotic Resumes
December 22, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I’ve just read Maggie McGary’s post on age discrimination against older people going for social media jobs.  As a young person (24), I grit my teeth every time I see ... (more)

Us vs Them

From Psychotic Resumes
December 21, 2009 at 11:00 am
It’s not Us vs. Them… if you’re talking about age. Baby Boomers: 50% of Gen-Y is unemployed. Tell your friends. For the record, a lot of us think it’s crappy ... (more)

Grandma’s Job

From Psychotic Resumes
December 19, 2009 at 11:00 am
If your Grandma had your job, would you be pissed off at her boss? At the company? If you could figure out, realistically, how to fix her job, what would those things be? Make ... (more)

From Old to New in 5 Steps

From Psychotic Resumes
December 10, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Mouse-over each image for more information on the process – leave your comments below! And here it is in slide-show mode: Let me know what you think of the new design! ... (more)