Tag Archives: getting a job

I’m Trying

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“I’m trying” is a deceptively simple statement because, in spite of its brevity, it can have two meanings. The most obvious one is that I’m attempting to do something difficult. The other one is that I’m taxing someone’s patience. In … Continue reading →

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I’m a Square One Back at Square One in My Job Search

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This message is aimed squarely at anyone who’s going through a hard time right now. Normally for my Thanksgiving article, I like to talk about what I’m thankful for. This time is a little different.

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Phil Connors and Becoming the Perfect Job Candidate

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“I am really close on this. Really close.” That’s how Phil Connors describes his prospects of becoming the ideal guy for Rita Hanson. How many of us (as job seekers) have said those words when reading job descriptions? That’s right, … Continue reading →

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Rudy and the Current Job Market

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Rudy is a film about many things. Courage, determination, faith, and underdogs all come to mind. How about job seeking? Okay, this movie isn’t exactly about that, but I think we can liken it to the current challenges of the … Continue reading →

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God Help the Outcasts

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I hadn’t seen Disney’s 1996 adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in many years, but I’m glad I revisited it recently. It has a song that really spoke to me on this viewing. It’s called “God Help the Outcasts.”

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