28 Mar 05 Why people are unhappy at work

This news comes from ClarkHoward.com:

Do you remember your first day on the job? For many of us, there was probably a lot of excitement and maybe some nervousness. Once that goes away, there is usually a lot of enjoyment with a job. But over time, boredom starts to set in and people start to just go through the motions, according to recent reports. It’s become such a problem that academics are writing about it. Two recent books are The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It’s Too Late and “Staying and Becoming Less Engaged Every Day.” Employees are the ambassadors of our employers, and if we feel no connection, we suffer and the company suffers. So, why do we start not caring about our jobs? The No. 1 reason in Clark’s opinion is that companies stop caring about the employees. So, remember that if you are an executive or a supervisor. Make the work environment fun and let people know they are appreciated. That doesn’t mean more money. Words of praise usually matter much more.

While I could not find a link to the second book Clark mentions, I did find a link to a related story: Reaching the breaking point in your job

Clark Howard Show Notes for Monday, March 21, 2005

12 Nov 04 Looking for a Book Deal

I’m looking for a book deal. Contact me if you’re interested.

07 Nov 04 Job Search Humor Blog and a Success Story to Boot

First, this note via email:

Dear Dan,

I’ve looked at your blog and I really can relate.

I am writing to ask if you would consider linking my blog to “Get That Job.” I am a communications writer with a penchant for humor. I’ve started a blog, entitled, “Does This Look Funny to You?,” which consists of articles, one-liners, and column links. The columns are from my stint as a humorist for the employment publication, Career Magazine. I also have written a book-length manuscript, entitled “Blown Job: an unemployment odyssey,” which chronicles my lengthy, frustrating, and comic search for employment. I am going to provide chapter excerpts on the blog, several of which I’ve already posted.

I invite you to take a look, and if you find my blog interesting, I would be most grateful if you would provide a link to it on your websites. I would be glad to reciprocate with a link on my blog.

The blog link is:

http://lookfunny.blogspot.com

Thank you for your time. I will be checking your site and I hope that I will see the aforementioned link there.

Sincerely,

Jill Salter

Head over there; you won’t be disappointed. (Note to self; update the blogroll, heh?)

Secondly, you can read about Jill’s recent success at finding a job at Sore Feet, Bleary Eyes, and a Big Fat Smile.

Please feel free to share your job hunting success stories, as they inspire and give hope to us all who are looking. You can send them via email, or post something in the comments.

Go Get That Job!

26 Oct 04 How to Be a Working Comic (book)

I was browsing through the library’s catalog yesterday, and I found the book, . Comedians make it look so easy that I’ve thought of going to an open mic night at one of the comedy clubs around here.

The Amazon.com page contains editorial reviews and reviews from individuals.

29 Aug 04 Promote Yourself to a New Job: 2010 — A Job Odyssey

Note: My Yahoo! Daily Tips via HotJobs do not exist with permanent URLs. Thus, I have posted the entire tip below:

Promote Yourself to a New Job: 2010 — A Job Odyssey

by Caroline Levchuck

It’s one of the most modern forms of self-promotion: Blogging.

Blogs are online journals. Easy to create, a blog can help you establish yourself as a voice to be reckoned with in your industry.

Ana Marie Cox’s political gossip blog, Wonkette.com, led to a job covering the Democratic National Convention for MTV News.

Julie Powell, an unemployed New Yorker, put up a blog documenting her year-long odyssey cooking all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” It remains one of Salon.com‘s most popular

destinations and sparked Powell’s new career as an author. She’s contracted for a book to be published in 2005, based on her experiences.

A blog can help turn your name into a bold-faced one — and make you a VIP in your field. If Cox and Powell can do it, so can you.

I would love to blog and get paid for it. I’m just not sure if what I blog about merits anyone paying me to do it. What do you all think?

25 Aug 04 Recommended Reading: Job Search

This book is an easy read with helpful advice on how to approach and succeed at your job search. Author covers the nine basic steps of getting a job, starting with implementing a specific job search plan (that’s where JibberJobber can help!), understanding the selection process, determining what life experiences (good and bad) best describe your individual personality and talents (and how to discuss these experiences in a clear and concise manner), preparing for the interview, and more.

11 Aug 04 Films to Fuel Your Job Search: Welcome to the Jungle – MyYahoo! Daily Tip

by Caroline Levchuck

Going from the classroom to the boardroom can be a shock to your system.

Check out these flicks for advice and inspiration on how to make a minor league job your launching pad to the majors.

“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” (1967)
You may want to pick up a self-help book after watching this classic film. J. Pierpont Finch (Robert Morse) makes a meteoric rise from window-washer to vice president of the Worldwide Wicket Company thanks to unscrupulous advice in a how-to book. Word to the wise: Don’t believe everything you read.

Reality Bites (10th Anniversary Edition) Budding filmmaker Lelaina (Winona Ryder) and her three Gen X friends find that college didn’t necessarily prepare them for the perils of corporate America. A must-view when you’re scared of selling out or surrounded by slackers.

The Secret of My Succe$s There’s always room at the top, particularly when you invent a position there for yourself. Hey, it worked for Brantley Foster (Michael J. Fox). He goes from mailroom clerk to whiz kid executive, thanks to a vivid imagination, some quick changes and lots of close calls.

Wall Street
If you think greed is good, visit Wall Street. Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen), burgeoning big-time broker, aims high and lands the biggest client of his life. But hapless Fox lets his lust for money compromise his values, relationship with his family and stature as a law-abiding citizen. Let it be a lesson.

READ MORE ARTICLES FROM HOTJOBS AND YAHOO!:

How to Write a Resume That Gets Interviews
New and Emerging Occupations
Minor Matters That Make Your Interview

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08 May 04

Let’s welcome a new contributor…

Rita Fisher, a Certified Professional Resume Writer, has received publicity for her work with job seekers on the Oprah Winfrey Show, in McCall’s magazine and in many other media sources. Her professional resume writing work has been featured in Gallery of Best Resumes (Gallery), a book by Jist Publishing. You can reach her at http://www.CareerChangeResumes.com.

To find out how you can contribute to this blog, head over to the Archive page.

11 Feb 04 Don’t ever stop your networking

[another Marvin Walberg article]

The main point of this article is that you should constantly network instead of relying on “911 Networking,” the kind that often occurs when someone loses a job.

Walberg recommends a book by Diane Darling, entitled The Networking Survival Guide: Get the Success You Want By Tapping Into the People You Know. I’ve added it to my list of favorite books so that I’ll know to check it out later (I maintain a list of what I’m currently reading via AllConsuming.net, and you can view the list at my homepage, “Dan’s Domain.”).

Constant networking may mean that jobs come looking for you.

24 Jan 04

5 Things to do with all that extra time:

Being unemployed may suck financially, but it does have its advantages in terms of all of that extra free time it creates.

You could spend the next couple of months couch surfing, or here are some other things you can do with your free time:

1. Learn to Cook – there are cooking classes, cookbooks, and my personal favorite, the food network with all sorts of cooking shows like Iron Chef, 30 Minute Meals, Food 911, Date Plate , and the Naked Chef with Jamie Oliver(why is it they pick the hunkiest hosts for these shows? Cute men that can actually cook? Woohoo!), you’re bound to find something that appeals to your “inner chef”!

2. Exercise Your Body: you don’t have to join a gym to get out and get some exercise! Pick your favorite activity, or something that you’ve always wanted to learn, and get on a schedule, joing a group, or take a class to improve your skills.

3. Exercise Your Mind: Learn something new, take a class, read a book, get certified, write your memoirs, anything is good as longs as it exercises your mind!

4. Get Organized! Whether it’s organizing your house, your life or your job search, it’s never too late to make a fresh start at getting organized (and staying that way!)

5. Volunteer

If you have any other suggestions for this list, please add a comment!

(cross-posted on the Job Files)