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
Archives for 2008
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