In 2010, I had the chance to try a presentation at Ignite Minneapolis. I’m not particularly proud of this presentation, although I think the content itself stands the test of time.
An Ignite Presentation puts you at the mercy of your PowerPoint. You have 5 minutes (after which your mic is turned off), and the slides automatically advance every 15 seconds.
Skip The Video – Here’s the Summary
- Each month, every employed person should set the goal of helping one unemployed (or underemployed) person find a job
- Nobody’s resume should ever be more than six months out of date
- The “Unemployment Rate” is strangely calculated, and non-economists shouldn’t pay attention to it
- Whenever possible, the unemployed should treat “finding a job” as their full-time job (citation of great New York Times’ article on the topic)
- If you’re unemployed or underemployed, don’t be ashamed to admit it
- No quality job will ever require money to interview – those are scams
- Don’t become obsessed with hunting on job boards – become obsessed with meeting people at companies where you want to work