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Jack’s Random Reviews: ‘TomBob Outdoors Friends in Wild Places’
In the first installment of my new monthly column for the website Antenna Free TV, I use a random number generator to select a program I’ve never seen before. And I watch it. And report back. This month: TomBob Outdoors Friends in Wild Places on the Destination America network.
Ask Jack: Overqualified, the Undead, and Job of the Week
In this week’s installment: applying for jobs you’re overqualified for, and taking initiative at work.
Theater Review: “As Bees in Honey Drown” at J City Theater
Sure I’m a theater critic, why do you ask? I wrote this review for the Jersey City Independent.
Ask Jack: Good Impressions, Cover Letters & Job of the Week
In this week’s advice column, I explain how to make a good impression at a new job, and how to write a cover letter that isn’t too stupid.
Jersey City Chili Cook-Off: Before and After
When it came to 4th Street Arts’ fifth-annual Chili Cook-Off, no journalist provided the in-depth coverage that I did. I wrote the preview for the Jersey City Independent, as well as the recap.
Teacher Appreciation Week + Mothers’ Day =
Shhh don’t tell her but I wrote this about my mom.
Ask Jack: Beating Stress, Facebook Likes, And Job Of The Week
In this week’s AOL Job advice column: handling stress on the job, and how to get friends to “like” your company Facebook page.
Ask Jack: Fired Coworkers, Just Say No, And Job Of The Week
In this week’s AOL Jobs advice column: What to say to a coworker who has been fired or laid off, and the consequences of refusing duties on the job.
Ask Jack: Boss’ Dirty Laundry, Respect, And Job Pick Of The Week
This week I begin a weekly work-advice column on AOL Jobs. Your questions welcome!
Cobain Lives!
Or, at least, the Hoboken Reporter picked up my recent essay about Kurt Cobain. Thanks!
Jack Silbert, curator