Entries from April 1, 2008 - May 1, 2008
I've Seen the Future of Online Job Hunting
I can be a fairly critical guy. I'm not afraid to identify things I don't like about something. I say this because the latest site I'm reviewing I am truly very impressed with. I have difficulty identifying a major flaw. The site is called JobScore.com. The purpose of the site is to connect job seekers with employers. "So what? There are hundreds of websites trying to do the same thing," you may say.
What sets JobScore apart is the innovative technology integrated into the site. The innovation is not just for the sake of innovation, but has a clear correlation to increased usability for each party involved. Simply put, the site looks incredible and has some outstanding features that set the bar for the future of job hunting online.
Andrew G.R.
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Common Office Body Language
Last week I noticed a rather plump-looking lady rimming a glass with her big sausage finger, whilst intermittently and seductively glancing at me. She was also twirling her long blonde hair with the index finger of her other hand. So I did what any extremely intoxicated man would do. I brought that chunky honey home and fell asleep on her back moments before intercourse. This experience opened my eyes to a whole new hidden underlying world. It conjured up the notion in me that people can be read and understood simply by their body language. So, after some quick research and a lot of unscientific induction, I have arrived at this...4 ways to utilize body language in the work place.
Office Chair Racing Goes Outdoors
What happens when you head downhill and race over a ramp in your office chair?
Seventy participants christened the inaugural German Office Chair Racing Championship.
We're already working on the Jobacle Chair Prix to bring this magical event to the U.S. So grease those wheels and stay tuned!
The Secret to Polishing Shoes, Quickly
As a kid, I vividly recall dad sitting on the side of the bed, methodically laying out a series of tools. Included were a cloth, a wire brush, a small tin and a bottle of liquid. What the heck was all that stuff?
Bring some old-school good business sense back to the work game, without the mess and the all of the tools. Totally portable and entirely fool-proof, Shine to Go shoe polisher is the latest tool you need to add to your arsenal for career success.
I'm one of those unlucky blokes, who despite my limited interaction with the outside world, must be strangled daily by a necktie. That means nothing less than spit-shined shoes will do. But it never works out that way. My shirts are nice and pressed. My tie is knotted to perfection. And my favorite Cole Haan shoes look like I walked through the forest to get to work...
Government Workers Love Office Bingo
Our nation's desk-bound civil servants have too much time on their hands. While casually checking the Jobacle traffic logs from the past few months I noticed an alarming trend:
Government workers love to play Office Bingo. Hundreds of them!
For some reason, the little game we devised last year, has clearly resonated with folks logging on from a .gov computer.
If you're bored at work, we kindly ask you to play along too!
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An Apology
With the warmer weather cloaking NY, I'm having a little trouble keeping my blog/podcast focus. It could be my anti-climactic promotion at my "real" job, or my never-ending house hunt. Or, perhaps, just the distraction of girls in their summer clothes. Who knows.
We are however working on some great future content. From the secret of the perfect shoe shine to a look at the "coolest" jobs on the planet, please subscribe now so you don't miss a beat.
4 Work Lessons From the Pope
“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” - Pope John XXIII (1881-1963)
Pope Benedict XVI just wrapped up a six day trip to the United States. His trip most recently included a rally with 60,000 people at Yankee stadium, as well as a visit to Ground Zero. Everyone has their opinion on the Pope, or the Catholic Church for that matter, but discussing those controversies is for other blogs. I'm wondering; what can we learn about work from the Pope?
The Common Thread Amongst Millionaires
Ever wonder how those Fortune 500 CEOs do it? How they make so much money, and how they keep themselves so God-damned motivated all of the time? Well, recently I came across a book entitled “How to Develop the Millionaire Mentality,” so of course I took a look, hoping to gain an insight into these hyperactive-neurotic specimens. The book says that all you have to do is focus your attention in the right direction, on the right idea and the success will follow. I was interested by it and decided to look further into the idea that there may actually be a “successful mentality.” Here is what I found in the numerous biographies and occupational psychology research I've read...
The Hardest Jobs to Fill
Manpower 2008 annual survey on the hardest jobs for companies to fill. Includes ranking of top 10 and commentary on why issues persist.
While job categories have shifted on the list, it is clear all companies must have a plan for transitioning from baby boomers to younger generations
Engineers, machinists and skilled trade workers are among the nation's most challenging positions to fill, according to survey findings released by Manpower Inc.
The 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill, as reported by U.S. employers for 2008, are...
Dilbert Jumps Off the Page; Goes Web 2.0
Dilbert creator Scott Adams is the man. First, he creates a brilliant comic strip about the world of work. And now, proving he has the balls to give the power to the people, he's allowing the reading public to create their own punch-lines.
In the near future, you will be able to re-write entire Dilbert strips either as a group or by yourself.
Aside from the cartoon mashups, other Web 2.0 features include:
- animated Dilbert strips every weekday (on iTunes)
- widgets
- strip rankings
- comments
- sharable favorite lists
- RSS feeds
Considering Adams already keeps a verbose blog and makes his private e-mails public, this foray into the social media/networking realm is not surprising.
When mashing up Dilbert comic strips, you will have three choices:
Punch line: fans can rewrite the final frame of a daily strip. Adams creates the setup, the audience provides the punch lines.
My Dilbert (coming in May): fans will be able to rewrite the entire strip.
Group Mash (coming in May): fans will be able to rewrite one panel, with the ability to share with other users and have them write the rest. Scott Adams will participate by authoring random frames with his audience and looking to see whether strips can be developed successfully by groups.
There are leaders and followers in this world, and Scott Adams is one man I have no problem following. His new Website challenges folks to be funnier than him. While I know that's probably impossible, you better believe the Jobacle gang will be all over this Website with our own brand of humor.
"It just got a lot more dangerous to be a boss,” says Adams.
Amen!
Here's my feeble attempt at today's strip:
There appears to be a problem with the embed feature. But you can access our profile here./p>
My Anticlimactic Promotion = Identify & Cope
After two years in the same position, I was promoted last week. Hold the applause. While I'm happy at the level of faith my company has showed in me, I might be suffering from something I'm coining as postpartum promotion.
I finally got what I wanted; higher pay, a larger staff, greater visibility, etc. However, the adrenaline rush I thought I'd experience was simply not there. Sure, it felt good for the remainder of that afternoon, but the positive feeling vanished - quickly.
Am I an ungrateful and negative bastard? I tend to think not. After a little self-reflection in the shower this morning (sorry for the visual), here are a few reasons why I think I'm not that psyched...