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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.
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.
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!
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/28/14
EPISODE #113: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 9 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Didi Dobbs: Why, no matter how much I plan, how hard I try and threaten, it is my husband who runs late before we go out for the evening. Isn’t that supposed to be me? I’m the girl… well, female. He’s […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 1/21/14
EPISODE #112: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 8 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Joe D’Agnese: What is the quickest way to impress people upon entering a party where you know no one? I have tried a) popping it, and b) hitting it. It doesn’t work. Post-answer song: The Keene Brothers — “Death of the […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 9/10/13
EPISODE #93: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 7 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Smiths — “Ask” Question from John: What is love anyway? Does anybody love anybody anyway? Post-answer song: Daniel Johnston — “Love Defined” Question from Audrey: The cashier at the cafe in my office building where I get my lunch most days always […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 5/14/13
EPISODE #76: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 6 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Question from Miriam: If you pee in the sea, does it attract sharks? Post-answer song: Morphine — “Sharks” Question from Matt: For the past several days, my Facebook page has alerted me the “Jack Silbert recently added 40 friends. Do you know any […]
My Internet Radio Playlist, 2/5/13
EPISODE #62: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 5 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Smiths — “Ask” Question from Gary: What’s the best time to listen to my download of the Aquarium? Post-answer song: The Strangeloves — “Night Time” Question from Chap: What make is that abandoned red car near the ice cream shop off of […]
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