MailChimp cover letter that got me a response
I got a lot of comments on The Cover Letter that will Land Me an Interview with Apple. Did that cover letter work, you ask? Yup! I had a great interview with the number one selling Apple store in the...
View ArticleThinking twice about asking users to delete cookies
One of my chats… Bob: Hi Cookie Monster! Bob: One moment while I read your comment (Ps. You’re my favorite Sesame Street character) Cookie Monster: C is for cookies (ref) Bob: I like cookies too. Bob:...
View ArticleNever enough time
Never say, “I didn’t have time to do it.” It’s a lazy excuse. You always have time. It’s much better to say, “I chose not to do it” or “I decided to do something different with my time instead.”
View ArticleThe cover letter that landed an interview with Apple
Update: I wrote a follow-up post talking about my interview. I applied for a Specialist position at two of Portland’s Apple Stores that landed me an interview. Here is what I wrote: Hi, I’m a Mac….a...
View Article5 things I’m looking forward to this year
One of my good friends made a commitment to make new years resolutions that he couldn’t keep, yet are still probable. For example: Lose his house. Lose his job. Lose all of his hair. I’m really hoping...
View ArticleA Change of Direction (note for my current readers)
Hey folks (Adam, Dan, James, and any others I don’t know about), A short note to let you know I’m changing direction with this blog. I was using it for non-tech related stuff. Stuff about me. I can...
View ArticleMy Two Missions for this Blog
I consider myself outgoing in person, but I tend to shy away from online activities like blogging and commenting in forums. I suffer from feelings of doubt that I’ll say something wrong (and someone...
View ArticleMy Apple Store Interview Experience
In 2010 I applied for an Apple Specialist position at the Pioneer Apple store in Portland. By far it’s my most popular post and many have asked for a follow-up about my interview experience. Having...
View ArticleSuccess! My First Duathlon
Success! I participated in my first olympic duathlon in Bend with my brother (though he did the triathlon). I must say that it was an awesome experience and and I’ll be doing it again next year....
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