This is not exactly a "progeeky" post on HR, so forgive the deviation from my usual themes, but it is a post exploring an issue that as troubled me for some time: what the heck is up with HR?
Career
The “I Have a Job They Don’t” Roundup!
Have Fellow Fans and Family out of work? You’re working and want to help? Here’s our roundup of advice!
- Pro-Active Networking – Get out ahead of them Networking-wise!
- Use That Living Room – Give them crash space on your couch!
- Help With Their Resume – Help them get their resume right!
- Be Ready For Networking – Make sure you’re ready ahead of time, and get them ready as well!
- Invite them – Bring them into projects you’re doing!
- Fansourcing – Give them some work, fansourcing-style!
- Networking Jam – Time to get busy with networking!
- Research – Help Them With Research!
- Sharing Resources – Share your job search resources (they’re not as obvious as you think!).
- Visiting Time – Put someone up for a visit to scout out your area!
Fandom And Hard Work
Ever see someone really go full bore into their hobby or geeky interests? Ever see someone spent days making a cosplay? Ever watch someone write an epic fanfic? Fans, geeks, and otaku are very, very industrious people – and if you don't believe me, I can tell you a few stories about sports fans that'd amaze you . . .
One of the many virtues of fans is that they work very hard at what they love. Sure we know it – we do it. However though we know it, we don't always appreciate it.
I think it's important to appreciate it – and appreciate what it means career-wise.