Andrew Hilger

An Open Letter to the Demoralized Job Seeker

February 2, 2026

If you’re like most job seekers, you’ve diligently responded to postings– you’ve crafted cover letters and tweaked your resume only to hear… well… nothing. The only thing worse might be when you’ve heard something– getting invited to a video interview, maybe even a live interview, thinking it went well– only to hear… well… nothing. Or…
TEDx Jacksonville Is a Wrap

January 19, 2026

TEDx Talk in the books! Standing on that red circle, I felt equal parts terror and exhilaration. When I delivered my first line, I had a tingling in my hand and, for a fleeting moment, thought the terror might win. Not so fast… The overwhelming support and love brought a calm and joy to the…
Favorite Books of 2025

January 5, 2026

People are reading less. That’s a problem. The infinite scroll and its algorithmically-boosted video content has stolen our attention and locked it away. It’s easy to move with the herd… but it’s also easier than ever to be different. To read more, not less. The world needs ideas that can’t be distilled into an Instagram…
Time to Dream about the Green Lines

December 29, 2025

Anna Mary Robertson Moses had serious arthritis pain. She refused to let it hold her back— took up painting as a form of therapy. Turns out, she had both a passion and talent for folk art, an unusual discovery for someone in her late 70s. Her paintings were soon featured in galleries around the world,…
When Funny Isn’t So Funny

December 10, 2025

Thoughts on Building a Character-Based Culture I’ve been fortunate to associate with people of high character. Honest, hard workers who model integrity. Of course there have been exceptions. Once in a while, you’re bound to come across someone who puts themself above the team. Cuts corners. Is loose with the truth. The best cultures sniff…
There Are Jobs to Be Had

December 9, 2025

For six months, I’ve been talking about the challenge of this job market, especially for people just entering the professional workforce. Let me be clear: It’s tough… but not 2009 tough. Or 2001 tough. Or even 1991 tough.* Unemployment remains relatively low. Companies are hiring. Just not in droves. You might need to take something adjacent to what…