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Don't Have A Job? It's YOUR Fault.

Don’t Have A Job? It’s YOUR Fault.

I’m not pulling any punches here.

Why? Because I think most people who are looking for a job need a dose of reality instead of ‘good thoughts’ and ‘quick tricks’.

Here are Rich Gee’s 10 Commandments Of Looking For A Job:

1. It’s going to be HARD.

You will push yourself farther than you’ve ever pushed yourself before— into areas that are uncomfortable — networking, connecting, selling,…

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My Favorite Podcasts — John Lee Dumas.

My Favorite Podcasts — John Lee Dumas.

Here’s a little coaching secret: Some of my best ideas and strategies come from my clients.

Let me introduce you to John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneur On Fire. Awarded Best Of iTunes in 2013 because of his dedication to serve his listeners and share incredible insights to help guide us on our Entrepreneurial journey. Failure is part of every journey, and on EntrepreneurOnFire, the first story…

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GardenFork & Rich Gee Podcast!

GardenFork & Rich Gee Podcast!

Once again, Eric Rochow from the world-class podcast GardenFork TV has asked me to ‘co-host’ an episode with him!

We begin by talking about my love of the Snow Wolf a neat snow removal shovel.

We also talk about my favorite site – Cool Tools.

We both like Stabilicers, those strap on ice cleats that keep you from slipping.

We touch upon data protection begins with online backups.

We then move on…

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My Favorite Podcasts - Michael Hyatt.

My Favorite Podcasts – Michael Hyatt.

I love Michael Hyatt. I have been following him since he started his site.

If you need advice on leadership Michael Hyatt is there to help.When starting a business, it can take some time learn how to lead effectively. “This is Your Life” tackles those issues and shows how you can take your public relations skills to the next level. Michael delivers a weekly podcast dedicated to intentional…

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Great Tips From A Retained Recruiter.

Great Tips From A Retained Recruiter.

I love Reddit. Many years ago, a retained recruiter hosted a huge ‘AMA’ (Ask Me Anything) post. They delivered great responses which were spot on. Here are some of the best (please disregard the grammar – I wanted to preserve the questions asked):

What To Wear

Q: I have an interview at a small eCommerce company (~10 people).I was told by the recruiter that they hired, that they have no dress…

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My Favorite Podcasts — Tim Ferriss.

My Favorite Podcasts — Tim Ferriss.

If you know me, I am an avid podcast listener. At any one time, I have between 15-20 podcasts on my iPhone and I listen to them in the car when I commute to my office on the water.

I’ve been a fan of Tim Ferriss ever since he published his first book “The Four Hour Workweek”.Unfortunately, many people, to this day, still chide him for his egregious title – “No one can fit 40 hours of work into…

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How To Give Killer Phone Interviews.

How To Give Killer Phone Interviews.

Many of my clients who are in transition from one job to another are frequently thrown into the practice of an initial phone interview. Here are a number of key tips and learnings to make you crush it every time:

Control your space.

Optimally, try to ensure no noises or interruptions.Pick a room where you can safely close your door and separate yourself from the outside world for the entire…

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The Best Books I Recommend.

The Best Books I Recommend.

I’m asked all the time by clients and attendees to my keynotes/workshops/seminars to recommend my favorite books. I took some time over the weekend and made a new page that lists my favorites. Enjoy!

Visit The Best Books.

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Basic Résumé Structure For Success.

Basic Résumé Structure For Success.

Many of my clients frequently ask me for my opinion on the do’s and don’t’s of a good résumé.

Let me begin by saying résumé advice is so subjective. Everyone has an opinion and everyone will find fault in your advice. I am going to go out on a limb and let you in on what I think is a basic, generalized format (IMHO):

Contact Info: Name, Cell, Email, Address, LinkedIn URL (this is new – make it…

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Top 10 Most Read Articles In 2014.

Top 10 Most Read Articles In 2014.

Every year, I go back and track my website analytics to uncover what articles really resonated with my readers. Here are my top ten for 2014 to get you ready for 2015!

1. The Most Important Thing You Should Do In The Shower.

Acknowledge and feel gratitude for all the special things in your life.

2. How To Network Like A Pro.

Last night, I was invited to attend a gala event at the prominent…

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Pre-New Year is Smart Time to Forge Career Strategy for 2015.

Pre-New Year is Smart Time to Forge Career Strategy for 2015.

You’re not happy with your job. Or you might not have a job at the moment. Most people in this position will look at the month of December as a time of rest and relaxation and tell themselves that they will begin their brand-new job search on January 1, 2015.

Unfortunately, they will be far behind their competitionin the marketplace who are actively looking for a job. Bottom line, you need to…

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The Most Important Thing You Should Do In The Shower.

The Most Important Thing You Should Do In The Shower.

My 13-year-old son hit me with a blinding insight the other day.

“Dad, why are you so happy when I get home? I’m tired from school and practice and you’re all excited when I walk through the door!” After I stopped laughing, we sat down, I reflected and told him, “I love my life.” “I love you,your Mom and your brother at college. We’re healthy, we have a roof over our heads, we’re never hungry,…

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Ask Rich Gee: Career Questions From Quora.

Ask Rich Gee: Career Questions From Quora.

Frequently, I am asked questions from people within the website Quora — I try my best to answer most — but candidly, there are too many. Here are some of my best answers to great questions concerning people’s careers:

What is more difficult in the long run, working for a company or running your own business?

Both are difficult and rewarding in their own ways:

Company -you have a boss to keep…

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GardenFork & Rich Gee Again!

GardenFork & Rich Gee Again!

Once again, Eric Rochow from the world-class podcast GardenFork TV has asked me to ‘co-host’ an episode with him!

We talk about my new IKEA standing desk, Mowers vs. Tractors, and Time Management!

If you want to hear our great stories, insightful information, and some funny banter, CLICK HERE!

P.S. If you want to learn more about how to build the standing desk I built, CLICK HERE!

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Build The Best Standing Desk For Your Office.

Build The Best Standing Desk For Your Office.

When I first started working in retail many years ago, our job demanded we stand eight hours a day — Bloomingdales, Koenig’s, Caldors, The Video Station, Waldenbooks — they all had us standing and walking around the store. And I never complained.

Then I got into the ‘big time’ and for the the next 15-20 years,worked in corporate at a desk. When I started coaching, I built a huge desk out of birch…

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How To Work At Home With Kids.

How To Work At Home With Kids.

Fact: Working with kids at home isn’t simple – but it’s not impossible. And it’s actually rewarding and fun!

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Some back story: I have two offices:

One is in Stamford,seven floors up (at the penthouse!), where I coach, meet clients, and…

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Just finished "The Martian" By Andy Weir - The best novel I've read in 5 Years! Run out and pick it up - I did a combination of Kindle and Audible - the narrator is Amazing - he acts out each character. Action, suspense, and a lot of impressive logical thinking on the part of the main character. #themartian #andyweir #novel #fiction #kindle #audible #commute #reading #amazon #adamsavage #richgee