March 17th, 2008

No, I do not have a resume – sorry

Burn the resumeI have been organizing thoughts for the last week so that I could write a post about how the people who really stand out, the truly extraordinary ones, don’t need a resume. Their achievements and reputation precede them. I’ve been a strong believer in this for a few years now. The last resume I wrote was for Junior writing at UMass. It was a good exercise in organization, however I’ve yet to give to anyone, even if they ask.

I’ve had potential web clients ask me for a resume. I kindly let them know that I have a portfolio of work available online, a blog, and a few pages of Google Search Results that should speak for themselves. If you’re truly extraordinary – worth hiring and associating with, then people will seek you out naturally. You will be in demand.

So what if you’re not in demand? It’s easy to make a move in this direction. Hit the pavement and get your name out there, make your name mean something.

One of my favorite bloggers, Seth Godin wrote a great post today in support of my theory on this.

Light up the fire – torch your resume.

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March 10th, 2008

Your device does not currently have any browser configuration service book entries.

Although I consider myself quite tech saavy, I was forced to browse some forums online today to try to find an answer as to why my Browser doesn’t appear in my new Blackberry 8830. Here are the steps to take to restore your browser after receiving the following error:

“Your device does not currently have any browser configuration servcice book entries”

  • Go to OPTIONS
  • Go to ADVANCED OPTIONS
  • Go to HOST ROUTING TABLE
  • CLICK your trackwheel
  • CLICK on REGISTER NOW

Wait about 60 seconds or restart your phone to see the browser reappear.

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March 10th, 2008

How to move up your “New Every Two” date with Verizon Wireless

I just bought a new Blackberry a couple months early from Verizon. If you’re stuck waiting a few months until your New Every Two phone discount is available, just take the following steps to get it moved up.

  1. Call customer service
  2. Tell them you’re looking to upgrade your phone, but your “new every two” isn’t available for a few months.
  3. Tell them that you’re going to a local verizon store to upgrade TODAY
  4. Service Rep should put you onhold for about 5 minutes while they get approval from a supervisor.

A great experience for me today – got an otherwise $600 phone for $250 from Verizon, 2 months early.

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