“How Did I Get Here?”

You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
You may find yourself in another part of the world
You may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
You may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
You may ask yourself: well… how did I get here?

-Talking Heads, “Once in a Lifetime”

When I thought of this Changing Your Game post, I remembered this classic song. And the first verse is likely something you’re contemplating at this very moment.

For years, perhaps, you have found yourself in the same place in your career, which may not a good thing. Judging from sites like JobVent, that much is pretty clear.

But in order to move forward and change your game, taking a look at the events leading up the the present is essential. It is said that those who don’t learn history are forced to repeat. And in terms of our career, many of us have done just that.

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Free Cover Letters Extended to All Laid-Off Workers

A couple of weeks ago, in response to the sudden closing of all of InkStop’s locations, we offered to their former employees our resume services for $35, up to 66 percent off our regular prices, as well as one free cover letter, a savings of $25.

However, after careful consideration, we felt that the InkStop employee situation is far from isolated, and that there are many others out there that share in their plight.

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