February 24, 2026
Written by: Harry Urschel |
Reading Time: 5 minutes
What Does “Passion” Really Mean? Fruit or Vegetable? A Lighthearted Look at Desire Years ago, I would often have late-afternoon meetings with my boss to close out the workday. Almost every time, at some point during our meeting, he would lean back in his chair, heave a deep sigh, and say, “Sparky, what’s it going to be tonight? Fruit or vegetable?” …
Personality and Job Fit: Why it Matters More Than You Think There was a great song by Lloyd Price in 1959 (before my time) called “Personality”. The chorus went… ‘Cause you’ve got personality,Walk, with personalityTalk, with personalitySmile, with personalityCharm, personalityLove, personalityAnd plus you’ve gotA great big heart In the current blog series “Are YOU The Right Fit?”, there are several characteristics and …
October 21, 2025
Written by: Harry Urschel |
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Want to improve your job search? Step away from the screens! Your PC, your mobile phone, your tablet, and the internet are clearly valuable and critical tools in an effective job search in today’s market. The vast majority of job seekers, however, spend far too much time in front of their screens and not nearly enough time in front of …
September 30, 2025
Written by: Harry Urschel |
Reading Time: 4 minutes
“I sent in a resume…” or “I had an interview… over a week ago and haven’t heard anything. Should I call to follow-up?” or “How much is too much when calling or emailing to follow-up?” I get asked this question in one form or another regularly, and my standard answer is: “It pays to be ‘Pleasantly Persistent’!” What Does it …
