Hey there, everybody!
I found this service that lets you get text posts to a blog via a podcast. I just need to get everything set up right with the RSS feed and the service that will generate the mp3's of the posts.
Stay tuned.
crossposted to Journey Inside My Mind!
Fresh out of business school, the young man answered a want ad for an accountant. He was being interviewed by a very nervous man who ran a three-man business:
"I need someone with an accounting degree," the man said. "But mainly, I'm looking for someone to do my worrying for me."
"Excuse me?" the young accountant said.
"I worry about a lot of things," the man said. "But I don't want to have to worry about money. Your job will be to take all the money worries off my back."
"I see," the young accountant said. "And how much does the job pay?"
"I will start you at eighty-five thousand dollars."
"Eighty-five thousand dollars!" the young man exclaimed. "How can such a small business afford a sum like that?"
"That," the owner said, "is your first worry."
via the Funny Jokes - Funny Jokes and Humor page
I saw this book featured on LinkedIn this morning:
Hmm... this is interesting.
Wired News: How to Foil Search Engine Snoops
I just began reading this article, but decided to post this here so that I can read this in full later, for reasons that may be obvious when you've read it yourself.
ABC News: Web Surfing at Work Could Cost You Money
Clark Howard reports:You are going to find more opportunities to work full-time or part-time from your home in the years to come. It’s known in the industry as having a “remote workplace.” Some employers, of course, won’t consider it at all. Others are at the other extreme and will do everything they can to encourage people to work from their homes. Companies that jump into the trend with both feet have come up with solid procedures to monitor your work and save tons of money with work-at-home programs. Sun Microsystems has about half of its workforce at home now and has saved $300 million a year as a result. The company doesn’t need office space, computer or phones, so it saves a ton of money. Another technology company, Agilent, has closed 50 U.S. sales offices and reduced their cost by 60 percent. About 12 percent of U.S. workers are now working remotely, and as many as 40 percent are expected to work at least part-time from home in the next few years. Everyone benefits. So, what’s the disadvantage of working from home? You may end up working too much. And, showing your face around the boss and other people at work is always advantageous. But the new mantra in the workplace seems to be: "If you want to keep them, let them go."
via ClarkHoward.com
This could be some great news to anyone who wants to work from home!
Chron.com | More call-center jobs coming home
via e-mail
From the about page:
WELCOME to the only podcast dedicated to the pain of working. We're on the Web for 3 reasons:the WORKING PODCAST
- Inform: We're bringing you two exclusive features you can't get anywhere else! Word-of-Mouth Job Listings expose positions that are so fresh, they HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN POSTED YET. Plus, Salary Reveals tell you where they work and what they're making.
- Entertain: Unparalleled show features shed light on the mundane and the ludicrous. The Routine exposes office pet peeves that we all can relate to. The Commuter Corner is uncensored rants about traveling to and from work. Cube Talk is a collection of random things heard 'round the office. Plus, Boss Bashing!
Unite: It's your show, we just put it out there! Our podcast is unique because you build the show. Your e-mails and phone calls are essential. After all, who hates work more than YOU?
I just turned on word verification for the comments. I noticed a couple pieces of comment spam garbage.
Money isn't everything in job satisfaction - you should do what you love. From ClarkHoward.com, consumer warrior Clark Howard provides a list of the jobs that pay the least: clarkhoward.com: Clarchives clarkhoward - Clarchives August 22, 2005
Talk about proactively taking control of your career:
"Radical Truth 19: Being in a crap job isn't your fault. Staying in a crap job is."
Brand Autopsy: A Radical Careering Preview
ClarkHoward.com reports:
Have you ever worked at a job where you watched the clock the whole day? Years ago, Clark worked as a bill collector for IBM and he was bored out of his mind. His stimulation came when he went to school at night, something IBM graciously paid for. It’s still going on, according to recent several stories and surveys. People who are bored at work have a lower satisfaction with work than those who are overworked. More than half of people are bored at work, but those people are much less happy with their jobs than the half who are overworked. If you’re at a job where you’re just passing the time, it’s not fair to you or your employer.
This is the group I joined in Boulder Colorado. Do a general search in Yahoo Groups to find one in your area.
Yahoo! Groups : BoulderNet Calendar
There are three things every recruiter looks for in a resume:
- Focus
- Core competencies or transferable skills
- Accomplishments
If your resume lacks any of these crucial elements, then you are probably not capturing the attention you deserve, and you are missing out on important interview opportunities.
read more
[crossposted to Jobfiler.com]
The Cincinnati Business Courier reports on a recent study of Chiefl Financial Officers in the Greater Cincinnati area indicates that while the accounting and finance job markeet in the area may be slowing down, the local IT job market may be heating up. See the article for more details.
Address your cover letter to the recipient by name...
If the name is unavailable, use one of the greetings in Example #2 and add this personal note.
Please Note: I'm sorry for this impersonal greeting on my cover letter. I was unable to get your name online. However, I look forward to the opportunity to meet you in person so I can address you by name and discuss this job opening. I am highly interested in working for {company name}.
CrossRoads Newsletter and Career Development Center: "care"
Another post I saw on DayPop that I want to revisit:
Creating Passionate Users: Hire Different
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