The Northern Pike (a/k/a Jack fish) is a close cousin of the Musky. If you don't fish on a regular basis, you would have trouble differentiating between the two fish. However, there are some fisherman that do not keep Northerns because they are difficult to fillet. There are others that scoff at the Northern and use the derogatory term of Jack fish. These scoffers wouldn't dare to keep and eat a Pike. A couple of nights ago, I caught the Northern below (30" and just shy of 8 lbs.).
If you haven't eaten a Pike, you should try it. They are very good. At this point in my fishing career, I am more into catch and release. So the fella above is still swimming in the lake.
How do Northerns and Jack fish relate to traditional job searches? This is a very difficult time in our economy. Many folks are unemployed and I believe that more layoffs and increased unemployment are ahead of us. You must be creative to find that new position. Do not rely on traditional job searches or heaven forbid you listen to people that tell you that a new approach would never work. Balderdash!
- Use direct marketing - YES it does work. If you have never used it, try it (like the Northern).
- Be creative - look at www.Mark4hire.com (he advertised on a billboard!) By the way, he was hired!
- Offer to work for free.
- Explore lines of work that complement your hobbies / interests.
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