Jobacle.com is proud to launch The Recession File, a daily audio broadcast that will deliver the latest unemployment news and layoff headlines in 90 seconds or less. Fancy production to follow. Grab the RSS feed! In the meantime, tell a friend and do your best to dodge those pink slips!Items Mentioned: Boeing, Disney, Detroit Institute of Arts, Billy Graham, Symantec, Crunch Victims … [Read more...] about The Recession File #9
CAREEREALISM: Because Every Job is Temporary
This week, I had the opportunity to review the CAREEREALISM site, and I have to say that the place is pretty amazing. First off, I want to say that J.T. O'Donnell is a career coach ninja. When I asked her for an email interview, she latched onto my mention of a personal job search, and she was quick to provide me with some tips and advice that I can't wait to use. Her personal feedback and quick response lead me to believe that customer service is going to be a strong point over at CAREEREALISM. There is plenty of advice and help over there, but there were three things that I liked as a job hunter. Getting SHOTs That acronym stands for Short, Helpful, On-Target video posts. And you better believe that CAREEREALISM has some good advice. The YouTube videos from the creator (J.T. O'Donnell) are helpful and interesting, because she puts her whole heart into the presentation. You can tell that she really wants to help others with their careers. It's difficult to find that kind of … [Read more...] about CAREEREALISM: Because Every Job is Temporary
Paranoia on the Way to the Vending Machine
The journey from my desk started innocently enough. I was on the prowl for a bottle of water and something sweet. As I traversed the fluorescent-lit hallways, debating between Twizzlers and a granola bar, I couldn't help but notice all of the closed doors.This was no coincidence. EVERY door was shut--indiscernible voices leaking through the door jams.Something was up.My first inclination is normally to be thankful that I am not behind closed doors. But in this instance, I felt like the kid left off the dodgeball team. What the heck is everybody talking about?Perhaps this is a symbol of the new, weakened economy.Read more of Andrew G.R.'s blog post at US News & World Report. … [Read more...] about Paranoia on the Way to the Vending Machine
Do You Work Like a Flashlight or a Laser?
Today, I'm a flashlight. No, I don't give off light and have batteries stuffed who-knows-where. I am demonstrating the qualities of a flashlight in the way that I work. It's actually a simple concept to grasp. A flashlight emits a wide, dim beam that illuminates a large area but doesn't do much else. A laser is a tightly focused beam that can be used as a signal or a tool for precise work. (By the way, why do we let children have small, handheld devices that can sear their corneas irreparably? Not the best idea for a toy.) I had to ask myself that question after seeing how my day went. I got to work early because I had a lot of things to take care of. However, instead of getting the things done that I had planned, I did a little of this and a little of that, frittering away my time until I ended up spending most of my day planning to get started on something else. Some others at Jobacle know how that goes. I think that a lot of us spend our time as flashlights. We are low-intensity, … [Read more...] about Do You Work Like a Flashlight or a Laser?
The Recession File #8
Jobacle.com is proud to launch The Recession File, a daily audio broadcast that will deliver the latest unemployment news and layoff headlines in 90 seconds or less. Fancy production to follow. Grab the RSS feed! In the meantime, tell a friend and do your best to dodge those pink slips!Items Mentioned: California state, Viacom, SHAPE Corp., Media General, Newsweek, NY Daily News, JetBlue Direct Download … [Read more...] about The Recession File #8
Hide Your Computer Screen From Your Boss
This is no time to be slacking off at work, but if you're tired of your coworkers and boss peering over your shoulder to see what's on your monitor, you might need Double Vision. The free download allows you to browse the Web using a 'transparent' screen.Other features include:* Web video viewer* Click through video* Transparent web* Quick Hide* Auto Mute on Quick Hide* Double Vision Mode* Custom transparency levelsProceed at your own risk. Now get back to work! … [Read more...] about Hide Your Computer Screen From Your Boss
Work Lyrics: your desk is gone
I've always loved Ryan Adams' music, despite his inability to take a Bryan Adams joke. The alt-country/rock singer-songwriter is one of the most prolific artists of the century, and the majority of his songs do not suck. On his latest album, Cardinology, the NC native croons about application forms getting shredded on Sinking Ships. Listen here.Sun that falls on your handsAs you type;Just something in my headStanding in this empty spaceYour desk is gone;The wall is still from where it wentThis is position is not open now for applicantsThe application forms get shreddedThere was faulty wording in the documentI can still hear you laughingComing up the rickety stairsLaughing as the springtime filled your longs with airGrey smoke rung out like the patches of your hairLike violetsLike birds inside the bellsBreak those prows in the back of my mindWhile the sun is out;No, it's still up and the light is shiningIt's season's push and pull and all to get us throughWell my mind is open now;Like … [Read more...] about Work Lyrics: your desk is gone
The Recession File #7
Jobacle.com is proud to launch The Recession File, a daily audio broadcast that will deliver the latest unemployment news and layoff headlines in 90 seconds or less. Fancy production to follow. Grab the RSS feed! In the meantime, tell a friend and do your best to dodge those pink slips! Items Mentioned:GM, Chrysler, Cybex, ACCO, Sprint Nextel, Bank of America, Obama signs bill Direct Download … [Read more...] about The Recession File #7
Zumeo: Live Resumes, Networking & Assessment Tool
Every day it seems like there is a new job site to check out. With an ever-increasing number of people out of work, networking and job searching are definitely very popular Web searches. One relatively new site that may show up in a search is Zumeo. It has been talked about on sites like Cheezhead and TechCrunch, and it will likely continue to get press due to an increased focus on the social networking aspect of the job search.Zumeo is a combination job search and social networking site, and a great line on the site reads, "Zumeo: Come for the jobs, stay for the networking." To get a better feel for the site, I decided to create an account and see if it was anything like the dozens of other sites I've tried in the past. Well, it certainly was different! After providing the requisite education/work experience (used to create a "Live Resume"), I was invited to discover my strengths through a career assessment test. The test consisted of several questions regarding jobs I enjoy, … [Read more...] about Zumeo: Live Resumes, Networking & Assessment Tool
The Recession File: #6
Jobacle.com is proud to launch The Recession File, a daily audio broadcast that will deliver the latest unemployment news and layoff headlines in 90 seconds or less. Fancy production to follow. Grab the RSS feed! In the meantime, tell a friend and do your best to dodge those pink slips! Items Mentioned: Ford Motor Credit, Ashley Furniture, Old Sturbridge Village, TMK Ipsco, Unemployment Haiuks Direct Download … [Read more...] about The Recession File: #6