If you're like the Jobacle gang you're likely living paycheck to paycheck. What if we told you that there's a way to save money while you're at work. You'll hardly be able to retire young, but you can set yourself up for some financial wiggle room. Here are some helpful penny-pinching MoneyHacks: Buy In Bulk – The vending machine at work charges $1 for a bottle of water. For the price of three I can buy a 24-pack at the local supermarket. Water often goes on sale for $3.99 for two dozen. Even if you don't want to wait for a sale that standard price is usually $5.99. Either way, it's better than visiting the vending machine. It doesn't have to stop with water. Other good items to buy in bulk include cereal, tea or any other item you like to snack on. Never Order In – Aside from the obvious expense of tax and tip for the delivery person, it's commonplace to overpay for your food when a work group orders in. Bringing food from home will not only save you money, … [Read more...] about WorkHack: Save Money While at Work
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Nice Resume Templates With Mployd
This is a guest blog post by job hunter Sally Lawton. Company: mployd.comSlogan: Where Hiring HappensPros: Slick resume templates Cons: Hard to use job search engine, limited sample size, you can get more from more traditional sitesIn Job Search 2.0, there are several key features that every career site should have: social networking, sophisticated marketing tools, and a robust job search engine. Unfortunately, having all of these components doesn't necessarily mean success. Mployd, with its kicky name and sharp display, has all of these characteristics, but they won’t necessarily help you find a job. Social networking on Mployd consists of a system where a user’s colleagues can vouch for them. Vouching is supposed to work like a recommendation; however, it is unclear how much value an employer will place on a user’s vouches. After all, there is no way of knowing if the vouches are valid data on a user’s employability. Because of this, it seems … [Read more...] about Nice Resume Templates With Mployd
Oprah Listens to the Working Podcast on Jobacle
Or not. Back on May 24, 2005 the 11th episode of the Working Podcast featured a clip from a street musician I discovered underground at Penn Station. It was the first time I actually heard music that I didn't have to run away from as I waited for my train. Fast forward to December 31, 2007 (the show originally aired on May 10, 2007) and guess who pops up on Oprah's "Discovered on a Subway" episode? None other then the very same singer, Susan Cagle. Apparently, years back she wrote a letter to Miss O and has now recorded it as a song. I've always prided myself on "calling" bands. From up-and-coming artists signed to a label, to the guys playing the local dive - even friends' bands. I have a knack for who's gonna make it to the big show. Most of the time it's a no-brainer. Hearing Susan's pop-friendly sound several years back was memorable enough for me to fly out of my chair as my wife watched Oprah. "I know that girl," I said repeatedly. Browsing the Working Podcast archives today … [Read more...] about Oprah Listens to the Working Podcast on Jobacle
13 Career Resolutions for YOU in 2008
When it comes to work, many of us have the same resolutions. We figured we'd save you the time and type them up for you. If you truly want to get your career on the right track or just have a better attitude towards work, we recommend you start off slow, picking one or two of the items below and building from there.Set a Deadline on "Perfecting" Your ResumeThe longer you wait to send it out, the longer it will take you to land a new job. You need to get it error-free but not at the expense of never finishing it. Resumes are fluid. Do not be afraid to hit the send button.Narrow Down What You Want to DoJust saying that you want a new job is a temporary solution. You must ask yourself the hard questions. You also need to rely on family and friends to give you an unbiased view at what you are good (and not so good) at.Stop Reading This WebsiteOk. I really don't want you to give up your Jobacle addiction but I would like you to take more action and do less research. Trolling … [Read more...] about 13 Career Resolutions for YOU in 2008
Sick Day Calendar 2008
A new year is upon us and that means it's time for the Official Sick Day Calendar from your friends at Jobacle. Get your excuses ready now! Remember, only a sucker loses days at the end the year!BLACK Calendar // WHITE Calendar Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: You have a dream. And it's four straight days away from your boss's ugly mug and Microsoft Outlook. Call in sick on Friday, January 18 and Tuesday, January 22. Winter's in full swing and the "flu" is hard to fight. Make MLK proud!Valentine's Day: Romance has a price. You'll be oozing so much love that a full 24 hours to recover is in order. Get the sniffles so you can snuggle on Friday, February 15.President's Day: Honor thy country. Since you didn't even know Hayes and Tyler were presidents, you better take off Friday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 19 to study. I sense a headache.And for those of you with big cajones, you can bridge Valentine's Day and President's Day … [Read more...] about Sick Day Calendar 2008
Best of Jobacle 2007
What an amazing year! I can bore you with details on our ridiculous traffic growth or how Jobacle continues to establish itself as a major career advice and employment news destination. Instead, I rather thank each and every one of our loyal readers and listeners from the bottom of my heart. Jobacle was partially created because of a void I felt existed with career Websites. The advice they dish is generic, many of their writers have no clue what it's like to live in the trenches and they all have an agenda to sell, sell, sell!At the rapid rate we've grown, you have proven that I am not the only one who thinks this way. You're tired too. We might not be able to eradicate the world of people still willing to click on "How to Network at the Holiday Party" or "Bullet Points and Your Resume," but we sure can try!We have huge plans for 2008. We hope you'll join us for the ride by subscribing to the blog and the podcast.Now let's take a … [Read more...] about Best of Jobacle 2007
Inside Look at Entry-Level Jobs
This is a guest blog post by job hunter Sally Lawton. Company: OneDayOneJob.comSlogan: One Day, One JobPros: Profiles of small, lesser-known companies; thoughtful contentCons: Limited contentThe title of One Day, One Job says it all. Each day, users are treated to a company profile. The companies that One Day, One Job chooses to cover are intentionally not always the most well known. Its creator, Willy Franzen, intends the site to introduce users to companies, and possibly careers, they might not have before considered. Given that their primary audience is college students just thinking about their first real job, this is an excellent choice. Even for those of us only a few years into our careers, One Day, One Job is an excellent opportunity to explore our options.While the very premise of One Day, One Job prevents a truly extensive list of companies, what they cover, they cover well. There are no dry talking points here; rather, the reviews read somewhat like those found here on … [Read more...] about Inside Look at Entry-Level Jobs
Cubicle Continuum Looks Towards '08
He got his start laying pipe for the Atlas Water and Sewer company. Eventually, he climbed the ranks, becoming responsible for a staff of 800 and annual revenue exceeding $120 million. His name is Victor Kipling. This is his weekly column. The end of the year is usually marked by much pseudo soul searching, attempts at tallying accomplishments and failures, and a sort of assessment of benefits and deficits. We are indeed plagued by a level of societal-induced self doubt that causes us to try and tabulate exactly who we really are, based upon a calendars' annual arbitrariness. In this respect, the Cubicle Continuum, and your humble writer, as part of the great Jobacle team, is no different, and suffers from the same malady.For the past few months, it's been my privilege to provide you with a weekly column that speaks to the relevant world of work issues that we're all subjected to, and must confront, each and every day. Whether we're discussing … [Read more...] about Cubicle Continuum Looks Towards '08
Life as an MTV Permalancer
Viacom has made headlines recently with regards to their “permalance” system. For those of you not familiar with the term permalance, it's used to describe an employee that falls somewhere between a permanent/staff employee and a freelancer. There was a time not too long ago when I worked for MTV and was placed - as an estimated 75% of their employees are - in the permalance category. What this meant was that you held a full-time position (you know, a 50-60 hour work week) but received no benefits. Try explaining that one to mom!Freelancers can often charge more for their services since they are not a "drain" on an organization's payroll. While a certain level of stability comes along with freelancing, many find it more rewarding to be their own boss and not get stuck in the grind of a daily routine. Permalancers have no such freedom. They are paid the same as regular staff employees, leaving them with the burden of buying their own health … [Read more...] about Life as an MTV Permalancer
Path 101 Gets Your Career On Track
Episode #76 of the Working Podcast brings you the following career advice and employment news: - Path 101 hopes to help you figure out your next career step. We talk with the Website's CEO and co-founder Charlie O'Donnell on getting the site off the ground and the Resume Genome Project. - The rules of gift giving at the office. Should you buy your boss a holiday gift? Do you have to reciprocate? Get the 411. - The Career Filter explores CareerTV, CareerCruising and Rescue Time. There are three ways to listen: - Stream on our homepage (shows plays instantly) - Stream from the player below (about a 60 second load time) - Download direct … [Read more...] about Path 101 Gets Your Career On Track