Field notes from the funemployment era. Mostly satire. Occasionally, horrifyingly, not.
One page, Times New Roman, a studio photograph and a discreet spritz of cologne on the envelope. A recruiter who rejects 400 people a day explains why your résumé never survives its 1.3 seconds.
By Gordon Beale, Principal Talent Curator · July 14, 2026 · 9 min read Guest WisdomA retired Managing Director explains how he landed an investment banking career with a high school diploma and nine dollars, and why your unemployment is a personal choice. A guest dispatch for the entitled.
By Wallace 'Wally' Brandt, guest columnist · July 2, 2026 · 8 min read Career WisdomWhat serious candidates complete before they dare to apply: a landline, fifty printed CVs, daily 7:40 am follow-up calls, and proper homework on the hiring team's favorite bar. From a recruiter of 31 years.
By Gordon Beale, Principal Talent Curator · June 24, 2026 · 9 min read Career WisdomCandidates are often naive and stupid — they think matching the job description is enough. So wrong. 13 foolproof rules, from networking with everyone you meet to the completely reasonable practice of working for free.
By Chip Hargrove · June 10, 2026 · 10 min read