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Tim Murphy
Tim is the founder of ApplyMate.com, a free web app that helps track job and school applications. He also writes about careers, job searching, and other challenges of a young professional at ApplyMate.com/blog. Tim did his undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Denver. He’s worked in various fields, such as HR/Recruiting, defense/security, communications and business consulting, and real estate. Follow him on Twitter or check out his company's Facebook page.
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How to Use Evernote and Mint for Painless Holiday Shopping
By Tim Murphy | No Comments | December 13, 2012
Don’t want to get sucked into the Amazon black hole? These (free!) tools will make holiday gift-buying so much easier. Read »
3 Rarely-Used Mint.com Features That Will Save You Time and Money
By Tim Murphy | 9 Comments | November 8, 2012
Most young professionals only use Mint.com’s most basic features, but here are a few money-saving ones you don’t want to miss. Read »
If You Really Want to Make Your Point, Start Stripping
By Tim Murphy | 4 Comments | October 10, 2012
No, not that kind of stripping. (Get your head out of the gutter!) This is a tip you won’t want to miss. Read »
Are You Ambitious About Your Career… or Delusional?
By Tim Murphy | 18 Comments | July 26, 2012
If you paused for a moment before answering, that’s a good sign. It means you’re aiming big enough that even you think you might be crazy. Read »
One Meaty Lesson Job Seekers Can Learn From Shark Tank
By Tim Murphy | 9 Comments | March 7, 2012
Rather than sharing your sob story, tell the hiring manager why bringing you on board will benefit them. Read »
The Best Career Advice of All Time: Shut Up
By Tim Murphy | 21 Comments | January 31, 2012
Too often the difference between a good conversation and a terrible one is a matter of who did most of the talking. Read »
Why You Should Consider Taking That Sleazy Sales Job
By Tim Murphy | 16 Comments | January 16, 2012
Learning to sell is one of the best skills you can bring to your career — and life. Read »
What Every Employer Desperately Wants: A Problem-Solver
By Tim Murphy | 25 Comments | December 20, 2011
By taking ownership and showing initiative, you’ll stand out in any pack. Read »
Why Hiring You is More Expensive Than You Think
By Tim Murphy | 25 Comments | November 9, 2011
As a new hire, your expense to the company is far more than your salary. Read »
How to Be Remarkable (While Most Everyone Else is Terrible)
By Tim Murphy | 36 Comments | October 17, 2011
Are you Remarkable at work? Here are some easy ways to stand out from the pack. Read »
4 Overlooked Ways to Make Money During Your Job Search
By Tim Murphy | 30 Comments | October 3, 2011
Here are a few small ways to lessen the financial blow of unemployment. Read »
Career Lessons From a Toilet Seat
By Tim Murphy | 37 Comments | September 13, 2011
Whether you’re job-searching or networking, you need to make it super easy — absolutely brainlessly easy — for others to help you. Read »
There is No Job Search Silver Bullet
By Tim Murphy | 16 Comments | July 15, 2011
You can’t just bet on one job search approach, especially if it’s the hot new thing of the moment. What you need is a symphony of job search weapons working in harmony. Read »
How the Job Search and Your Love Life Are the Same
By Tim Murphy | 31 Comments | June 22, 2011
Okay, comparing a job search to dating is not exactly new. I Googled the phrase “job hunting is like dating” and found more than 9,500 results. So, yeah, I realize I’m not breaking new ground here. Read »