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Comment on Bang Bang Bang Bang, Vamanos Vamanos by Andy Sweet

Andy Sweet — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:38:31 +0000

As a long time resident of the Boston area, I’m sure you can imagine my opinion of the Canucks. But hey, at least we both love this song. That’s a start, right?

Comment on Bang Bang Bang Bang, Vamanos Vamanos by peanutflower

peanutflower — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:32:36 +0000

and it’s the goal song for my beloved Vancouver Canucks this season. Just the bang bang bang part. Over and over. Guaranteed to piss off the other team, but that’s the point. Love this song.

Comment on Bang Bang Bang Bang, Vamanos Vamanos by Demiroff

Demiroff — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:15:30 +0000

This is a great song and the “Bang, Bang, Bang, Vamanos, Vamanos!!!” is now played whenever the Vancouver Canucks score a goal at home. Totally thrilling! Best hockey scoring song E-V-E-R!

Comment on Bang Bang Bang Bang, Vamanos Vamanos by Johnny M

Johnny M — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:23:23 +0000

The harmonica dude reminds me of Will Ferrell in the “More Cowbell” skit….

Comment on Bang Bang Bang Bang, Vamanos Vamanos by Laz

Laz — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:20:00 +0000

awesome song, if you cant get it off itunes, get it somewhere less legal. It’s not your fault they dont have it haha

Comment on Bang Bang Bang Bang, Vamanos Vamanos by Tony

Tony — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:07:02 +0000

Nasty song —LOVE IT

Comment on Job Hunting vs. Job Pitching by andy

andy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:58:01 +0000

While I agree that this wouldn’t work every time, I think 1 in 100 may be a bit pessimistic. I think it would work best for smaller business where the interview/meeting is being conducted by a position of authority rather than just a HR person.

But even if the idea wouldn’t work, the very fact that the candidate invested the time and effort to research and critically think about the company makes them stand out from the competition. In all the interviews I’ve conducted for jobs over the past few years, I can always immediately tell if they really want to work for my business or if they’re just looking for a job. In fact, it may be a bit blunt but these are now questions I directly ask. What do you know about us? How are you going to help us? Why do you want to work here? Not the standard, “What do you think is your biggest weakness?”

Comment on Job Hunting vs. Job Pitching by web design in Maidstone

web design in Maidstone — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:24:16 +0000

:/ hmm, don’t know… this system can work in 1 case of 100 (my thoughts)

… imagine that your business (not a small one) is analysed by 22 year old boy and are you shure that you will listen to his “wisdom”

.. but, who knows?

Comment on Job Hunting vs. Job Pitching by andy

andy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:09:02 +0000

Mike, great to hear from you. Networking is absolutely important. But I also think that there’s a difference between ‘real’ networking and just reaching out to some distant linkedin connection. By ‘real’ I mean somebody who knows you and the quality work you do and can provide a credible testimonial to someone who trusts them. Not “I got the business card of a guy I met once at a party…. here’s his card.”

I don’t want to hold myself out as some authority on finding a job. I think the last thing people who are looking for work want to hear is some guy who’s not looking for work spouting opinions on the matter. I’m really just taking the concept I was talking about in my last post and applying to this scenario.

Best of luck to you on your search. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.

Comment on Job Hunting vs. Job Pitching by Michael M

Michael M — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:25:13 +0000

Great posting. As a current job hunter, I am in agreement. Lining up with all the minyans through the typical process is an uphill battle against live fire.

First, your resume and cover letter must make it by the HR Bots who do an automatic scan of your information helping to make sure it is ready for human eyes. You have to be the optimal candidate on paper to make it through this level of scrutiny and after this…you are on par with the other candidates who have made it this far. Now you have to differentiate yourself with that added value and a powerful proposition.

One major fact that was left out of your note is networking. This is a major weapon in the hunt. This definitely helps get you one foot up when attempting to secure the interview. In today’s economy, networking will only help to get you to a certain step in the process. Once in…you are on your own to show where you add value and are not a risky investment.