Richard N. Bolles

Quotes

• “Not just one way to describe ourselves, but two ways, at least.Not just one way to hunt for a job, but two ways, at leas...”
• “There is a vast world of work out there in this country, where at least 111 million people are employed in this country ...”
• “Most job-hunters (and even a few resume writers)assume a resume’s purpose is to “sell you,” or secure you a job. No, no,...”
• “As most of us know, the proper attitude toward ourselves is called “good self-esteem.” But self-esteem isan art. An art ...”
• “The success of your job-hunt dependson you—with a little help from your friends. You must be in charge of it. You must p...”
• “Inventiveness depends upon two habits of mind, which we can adopt and develop: attention andcuriosity.Attention means pa...”
• “..a disability is something within you. A prejudice is something within theemployer...don’t look at yourself through the...”
• “Just because you can’t find them doesn’t mean they don’t exist. You’ve got to change the way you’relooking for them. Bec...”
• “If someone out of work knows only three words about their impending job-hunt, I’m willing to bet thosethree words will b...”
• “What the meaning of this period of unemployment is, now.One way to get at that definition is to ask ourselves, “What is ...”
• “High tech needs to be complemented by high touch.”