Archive for the 'Fun and Games' Category
- March 24, 2009
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Help Us Pick a Winner (And Maybe Pick Yourself Up a Little Something, Too)
CareerBuilder recently launched an ad contest for job seekers to create their own “It’s Probably Time” 45-second spot (a la our Super Bowl ad). Go here to view the 10 finalists and vote for your favorite one.
Even if you have no interest in voting, it’s worth checking out. At the very least, you’ll get a cringe kick out of watching some of these submissions; however, you might also gain a little insight into what makes passive job seekers run to – and from - certain jobs and companies. (They say every joke has its grain of truth after all…)
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- March 20, 2009
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10 Great On-Screen Workplace “Romances”
Inspired by Entertainment Weekly’s ode to history’s great “bromances” (which was inspired by today’s release of the new comedy “I Love You, Man“), I decided to pay tribute to another rarely celebrated faux romance: That between manager and employee.
I thought it would be a nice change of pace from the conversations about employer/employee relations that tend to focus on the negative. (And…what can I say? It’s Friday.)
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- Categories: Employee Engagement, Fun and Games
- March 2, 2009
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Who Would Be YOUR Celebrity Apprentice?
With last night’s premiere of Celebrity Apprentice 2 (Fare thee well, Andrew “Dice” Clay. We’ll miss all the leather.) I started thinking about who I’d hire as my own apprentice and why they’d make better-or-just-as-good business partners than the current cast candidates. So in no particular order, I give you my top 10 list:
- Tina Fey – The “30 Rock” creator and Second City alum has the razor-sharp wit and improvisational skills that are just as big of an asset in the business world as they are on stage.
- Malcolm Gladwell – Simply because I’d read anything from the best-selling author of Blink, The Tipping Point and Outliers – including a fax cover sheet.
- Sarah Vowell – Ditto for this best-selling author, This American Life contributor and self-professed history buff. And really, you never know when random John Wilkes Booth trivia will come in handy.
- Lisa Ling – Not only could the National Geographic Explorer host bring a diverse range of experiences and ideas to the table, thanks to her extensive travels, but with a personal mission to “raise consciousness about issues and stories that don’t always make the headlines,” she could help any company increase and stay true to its social responsibility.
- Paula Deen – The Food Network chef no doubt has business acumen – she founded the renowned Lady and Sons restaurant in her home state of Georgia. Plus, her generous use of fat- and calorie-laden ingredients shows that she’s not one to skimp if it means delivering less than the best (tasting) offerings. And I guess it wouldn’t suck to have her around for the next company potluck, either.
- Madonna – Whatever your opinion of her talent, there’s no denying her innovation, business-savvy, and ability to market herself. How else could she have maintained pop culture relevance for the past 25 years?
- Tim Gunn – Sure, I’d probably need to keep a dictionary on hand for our one-on-ones, but I could rest assured knowing Bravo’s “Project Runway” star and “Guide to Style” host would never deliver anything but the highest-quality products to his clients and customers. Bonus: I’ll have the best-dressed office in town.
- Rodney Yee – The renowned yoga guru could lead the team in regular hatha sessions to reduce stress, improve concentration, and increase productivity, among other potential benefits.
- Mike Tomlin – Talk about a whiz kid: On February 1, Tomlin became the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl. I’d be willing to bet the hard work and team-building skills that led to his success on the field would bode well for him in the business world, as well.
- Oprah – Take it from Dr. Phil, Barack Obama and half of the past decade’s New York Times‘ best-selling authors: You always always want Oprah on your team. (Just make sure you also have a spot open for Gayle.)
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- Categories: Employee Attraction, Fun and Games
- February 19, 2009
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Oh, Dear! Get a Free T-Shirt From CareerBuilder
By now, you’ve all seen the CareerBuilder Super Bowl commercial…right?
Well, we’ve made our favorite koala (Is he British? Is he Australian? We don’t really know) into a minor celebrity and put his likeness on some limited-edition T-shirts. This is where you come in.
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- Categories: Contest, Employee Attraction, Employee Engagement, Employee Retention, Fun and Games
- February 12, 2009
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CareerBuilder Announces the Winner of its “Build My Dream Team” Ad Headline Contest
Congratulations to the winner of CareerBuilder’s 2008 “Build My Dream Team” Ad Headline Contest: Rob Kiely of Marietta, GA. See his winning submission in the March 2nd issue of Business Week.
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- Categories: Contest, Fun and Games
- January 27, 2009
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Finally, a Way to Tell Your Boss He Smells Worse Than Your Gym Bag … Announcing the New Interactive Tip Giver from CareerBuilder.com
If being in the professional work force has taught you anything, it’s that you really have to think before you speak. I mean, really stop and think. The jokes that fly between you and your BFF don’t always translate well between 9 and 5. And the brutal honesty you share with your friends (”Why are you dating that loser?” “That shirt makes you look like my grandmother.” “Really, a little Listerine goes a long way.”) won’t earn you any new work friends. It might even get you fired.
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