I miss creative efforts from people who are not involved in any way in the creative world. This means no advertising or PR types, or “innovators.” I like the lady who wanted a job so badly that she made her own website about www.whyIwanttoworkforyou.com…this was creative. (Her website has been taken down, this is my [...]
Archive for March, 2010
Joe Biden, Through the Ages
Posted in March 24th, 2010
Going Where The Opportunities Are. Oh Really?
Posted in March 18th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
Hey College Kids. Coupla months now. Gonzo. You are graduating Dude and Dudette. Whoohoo. On behalf of parents everywhere, whoohoo. So, let’s talk about jobs. Time Magazine has a cover story this week on JOBS that basically advises you move to a high tech city like Austin, one with a University, a high tech atmosphere, [...]
I Am With Lindsay
Posted in March 10th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
You’ve read about Lindsay Lohan suing e*Trade over that baby commercial, you know, the one that says “that milkoholic Lindsay..” For those few of you over 60, er, 61 let’s say, who have not seen it yet, here is the e*Trade ad we are talking about. [youtube lEXZ2hfD3bU] Evidently, her shyster attorney thinks young Lindsay, [...]
If Robert Frost Were Facing Retirement Today
Posted in March 10th, 2010
Job Interview Basics
Posted in March 8th, 2010
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
This is a re-hash of old news but in never hurts to review before the big test. Here are some key things you must do before and during your upcoming job interview. 1. Research the employer. Find out what they are doing. What are their issues? Google them, read the business press, the niche [...]
The Oscars and Product Placement: Doublemint Gum, FAIL
Posted in March 7th, 2010
by CAL, Curmudgeon at Large We expect the Coke logo all over American Idol. In marketing, this is called Product Placement, and Coke pays zillions to have Simon Cowell drink Coke. Ad agencies try to figure out how to get their BMWs in car chases, Yoplait in sitcom lunch scenes, and Fendi purses on starlets. [...]
Tap Into the Hidden Job Market
Posted in March 7th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
In a Yahoo piece today, Stephanie Loicacono wrote about the “hidden job market” and has a few ideas for those job seekers who are tired of throwing their resumes in with the masses. She quotes a stat: ”80% of all jobs are never advertised.” That is somewhat correct. And our own stats at LINKUP.com basically [...]
StartUp Webinar: Talking Into The Computer
Posted in March 5th, 2010
I do Twitter. I do blog. I do email. I don’t do webinar. Until now, er, next Tuesday, March 9th, with my friend J.T. O’Donnell of Careerealism and JTODONNELL. Anyone who goes by their initials is a friend of mine because we have heard it ALL—”How do you spell GL?” or “What is your real name?” [...]
Job Board Scams All Over The Net: Be Careful Out There
Posted in March 2nd, 2010
by admin in Work-related
Just when I think that a major news organization is going after all these job scams, ABC News goes after, wait for it, no, not TheLadders, but, are you ready for it Angel Pin Creations. Here is the news report. Could they have founder a smaller scam? Shessh. No wonder why job seekers are becoming [...]
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