Resume Boot Camp: 3 common mistakes people make

Tonight Penelope Trunk (of Brazen Careerist) is doing a “Resume Boot Camp” webcast — Wednesday, 2/10 — and I thought you guys might want to check it out.

Negotiate Like an Indian: I taught my friend how to negotiate an $8,000 salary increase

Watch a 14-minute exclusive video on how I helped a friend negotiate $8,000 in a salary increase — in 4 hours. This is why it’s called Negotiating Like an Indian.

What’s the best investment you’ve ever made?

What’s the best personal investment you’ve ever made?

And why are people so obsessed with cutting their spending instead of investing in themselves for a potentially much larger reward?

New ebook: Recession-Proof Your Career

Download a free 30-page ebook on how my friend Charlie Hoehn recession-proofed his career. Includes email scripts and strategies that he used to work with me, Tim Ferriss, and Tucker Max.

Ramit’s Inbox: An email from a very confused guy who can’t find a job

A reader, Ryan, writes about being laid off and not being able to find a job in 6 months. Here’s a transcript of our email exchange, where I ask him some pointed questions.

How Todd made $13,000 in 5 months, doubled his salary, and turned down a $25,000 raise

Todd exemplifies everything about I Will Teach You To Be Rich — focusing on the big wins, negotiating a raise from his ordinary salary (see chapter 9 of my book), and always looking for a creative solution to earning more while others complain.
Check out how he earned more than $13,000 in 5 months (and [...]