Random Music Talk LXXXVI: SCUBA Is Reporting for Duty

[LemonMelon]

If I saw Beck, and he didn't play Golden Age, I'd probably start crying.

When I saw him in 2006, he was in a Sea Change kind of mood. We got Golden Age, Paper Tiger, Lost Cause and End of the Day

But yes, he was depressed. Very, very depressed.

 

[gump]

Well, I think he recovered. He didn't look/sound sad at all, and was rather frisky. The Billy Jean cover was very enthusiastic. Also very self-deprecating about The Song Reader.

It's cool that he's working on some new stuff - apparently two studio albums. I sort of like the second single:

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[cobl04]

Alright, credit where it's due for that Mumford & Sons clip. Lost my shit near the start where Jason Bateman is walking along with two banjos, a guitar and a tambourine around his neck

If I saw Beck, and he didn't play Golden Age, I'd probably start crying.

Nothing makes you feel less secure than looking at job postings where you actually fill the responsibilities that are listed, but the title sounds so fancy and intimidating that you assume whom ever reviews your resume will just toss it in the trash as they laugh. Oh wellz, at least I'm finding things I can apply for.

While we're on the topic of resumes... how assertive are you guys in them? I've never needed a resume because literally every job I've ever had has fallen into my lap, but when I applied for the job I got rejected for I had to make one, so I used Dad's template, which has got a lot of assertive, borderline arrogant stuff in it. Dad calls it "selling yourself" but I ended up writing a lot of things that were a big embellishment of the truth.

He looked it over before I sent it off and changed "If you wish to organise an interview contact me on the number above or email" to "To arrange an interview contact me on the number above". And cut off the referees, putting "references available on request" in its place.

 

[IWasBored]

I've never written a résumé because I've never applied for a job that required any previous experience in anything while I was in school, and the last job I applied for (again, no experience necessary, just photocopies of my certifications and not to come off like too much of a shithead in the interview) is what I've been doing for almost 7 years now.

The day I have to write a resume, I'm screwed.

 

[bono_212]

The worst part, for me, about applying for a job, is the Cover Letter. I feel like my resume is pretty good, but I always go into a cold sweat writing the damn cover letter.

 

[martha]

The day I have to write a resume, I'm screwed.

Me too. I've had the same cushy government job for 16 years, and unless I'm convicted of a felony, I'm not going anywhere. Considering the kind of life I lead, I'm not too worried.

 

[martha]

Does that new Beck song go anywhere? I fast forwarded it, and it's alright, I guess.

 

[lazarus]

Me too. I've had the same cushy government job for 16 years

Are you in the same department as SCUBA?

Martha begins with an "M"...

 

[No spoken words]

Alright, credit where it's due for that Mumford & Sons clip. Lost my shit near the start where Jason Bateman is walking along with two banjos, a guitar and a tambourine around his neck



While we're on the topic of resumes... how assertive are you guys in them? I've never needed a resume because literally every job I've ever had has fallen into my lap, but when I applied for the job I got rejected for I had to make one, so I used Dad's template, which has got a lot of assertive, borderline arrogant stuff in it. Dad calls it "selling yourself" but I ended up writing a lot of things that were a big embellishment of the truth.

He looked it over before I sent it off and changed "If you wish to organise an interview contact me on the number above or email" to "To arrange an interview contact me on the number above". And cut off the referees, putting "references available on request" in its place.

Speaking as someone who has done a lot of hiring over the past 15 years or so, I can tell you that I'm personally turned off by a resume that's more marketing device than informational document, especially when I'm hiring someone at an entry level or slightly above position. But that's just me. Others might find that admirable. I always feel like embellishment will come back to haunt you somewhere along the line, so I don't like it when I see it and the rare times I've needed to but my resume or bio together, I've avoided it completely.

The best advice I can give you re: a cover letter or resume or interview is to present yourself in the way that makes you most comfortable....if you feel like you can live up to the image you advertise when you "sell yourself" then maybe it's worth it. But, if not, don't make yourself uncomfortable when you most need to be sure of yourself.

There is no right or wrong here.

 

[No spoken words]

Are you in the same department as SCUBA?

Martha begins with an "M"...

I'm not officially part of any department, and if I were part of a department, that department would not officially be part of the government.

 

[martha]

Are you in the same department as SCUBA?

Martha begins with an "M"...

I wish I looked as good as her, no matter what my age.

 

[bono_212]

I thought Martha was a teacher...

 

[martha]

Shhhhhh. You'll blow my cover.

Spoiler

Wait for it...

 

[bono_212]

We've had this conversation before, I feel.

 

[cobl04]

Speaking as someone who has done a lot of hiring over the past 15 years or so, I can tell you that I'm personally turned off by a resume that's more marketing device than informational document, especially when I'm hiring someone at an entry level or slightly above position. But that's just me. Others might find that admirable. I always feel like embellishment will come back to haunt you somewhere along the line, so I don't like it when I see it and the rare times I've needed to but my resume or bio together, I've avoided it completely.

The best advice I can give you re: a cover letter or resume or interview is to present yourself in the way that makes you most comfortable....if you feel like you can live up to the image you advertise when you "sell yourself" then maybe it's worth it. But, if not, don't make yourself uncomfortable when you most need to be sure of yourself.

There is no right or wrong here.

Thanks. Good advice, I think. There were a few things on there that I didn't feel I could live up to.

 

[lazarus]

Have some confidence in yourself, man. You've totally had enough animal onesie experience to be the mascot for the company softball team.

 

[martha]

We've had this conversation before, I feel.

I think we have.

 

[bono_212]

As I recall there was a reference to something going over my head, last time.

 

[martha]

As I recall there was a reference to something going over my head, last time.

Spoiler

I teach fifth grade, sweetie.

 

[martha]

Did this work?

 

[martha]

Holy crap! You can post phontagraphs?

From your phone?!?!?!?

 

[bono_212]

I believe they post as attachments, but that doesn't look like an attachment. That'd be a nice loophole for non-premiums.

Spoiler

Thank you for letting me know I'm not crazy about you being a teacher, lol.

 

[martha]

I can see the pic on my desktop and my phone. You all should prepare to be spammed with my crappy concerts photos.

 

[cobl04]

Test

 

[cobl04]

Comes up on my phone but not desktop. Guess I'll still have to use the photobucket app

 

[martha]

I post a lovely pic of Crater Lake, and what the hell do you post?

 

[cobl04]

It's Flula's proposed buddy movie with Vince Vaughn

 

[bono_212]

For me, he just posted an error.

 

[bono_212]

EDIT: I don't know how ya did it, Martha.

 

[u2popmofo]

Gives me a "can't view, you're not a premium member" type message.