Yahoo is running a story today on Jobs for People Who Don’t Like People. Warning: the links in this article take you to college online programs where Yahoo, of course, hears ka-ching on every click. But…here is a list you can access for free on LINKUP.com. I took each of the jobs, and found real [...]
Archive for November, 2010
CNN’s Most Affordable Cities w/Available Jobs (per LINKUP.com)
Posted in November 19th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
CNN just published its list of most affordable cities in America. I thought it would be helpful to showcase some of the open jobs current as of 11 am on 11/19/2010 via LinkUp.com in those cities. LinkUp is the only job board search engine that searches ONLY for open jobs on company websites. 1. Most affordable. [...]
Bristol Palin: On Winning Dancing With the Stars
Posted in November 18th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
Ok, so a lot of you have been asking for my opinion on the DWTS controversy. Evidently, people who know dancing believe young Ms. Palin should not be in the “final.” Check. One man, himself “no rocketship,” actually shot his TV when Bristol beat Brandy. Chill, Dude. Bristol is on FB telling her friends that [...]
More Reasons Why You Did Not Get That Job
Posted in November 15th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
What Else Can I Say: You’re an Asshole. No, Really. (Get Work)–The resume is perfect. You can do the job. You know it. You are outstanding in your field. Yet. You do not get the job. Life sucks and you feel like shit. Again. What is the fricking deal? Suzanne Lucas, the EVIL HR lady, [...]
Job Seeker Articles by Professional Helpers
Posted in November 13th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
I always advise people never to give advice. - – -P. G. Wodehouse (Get Work)–It always makes me smile when a budding entrepreneur acts like their business idea is like, you know, so unique and T O P S E C R E T. Promise not to tell anyone, k? Right. So what are you supposed [...]
LinkUp, the Job Search Engine With SexyPants
Posted in November 12th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
You may have heard about the new rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson now playing on Broadway. The show’s kicker text: History Just Got All SexyPants made me smile and think “thank God for clever and creative people.” “History just got all sexy pants,” told me pretty much everything I think I need to know about [...]
How To Offend Just About Everyone
Posted in November 11th, 2010
by admin in Daily Wisdom
Ed Note: This is not mine. Still.
How To Get a Job, Step by Step
Posted in November 10th, 2010
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
At last count, there were at least 500 job advice givers on the world wide web. Some like Nick Corcodilos on Ask the Headhunter, Alison Doyle, JT O’Donnell, Tim Tyrell-Smith, Paul DeBettignies, Susan Joyce, Alexandra Levit, Julie Walraven, Harry Urschel, Dawn Bugni, Rosalind Joffe, Donna Svei, Marianna Paulson (Auntie Stress), Mark Richards of the CandidatesChair, [...]
Finally: New Job Help for the Recent Graduate (and others)
Posted in November 10th, 2010
by admin in Job Seeker Advice
Like a lot of baby boomers in the workforce, we have noticed that recent college graduates seem to be lacking in some basic job skills. College placement officers try their best, I am sure, but more college graduates leave college clueless about what it takes to fit in, much less succeed in today’s job market. [...]
Fear Takes a Holiday
Posted in November 9th, 2010
by admin in Work-related
Ed. Note: This is a sponsored Guest post by Rebecca Palmer Rebecca Palmer, NorthOrion Staff Writer (www.northorion.com) The first time you pound the pavement and approach strangers to accomplish a business goal, you will probably be terrified. The same is true for your first phone call, your first new website or your first presentation before [...]
