How DJ Randy Owen Fell in Love with Radio and Became One of Country Radios Most Respected On-Air Personalities Building Your Future Now

How DJ Randy Owen Fell in Love with Radio and Became One of Country Radios Most Respected On-Air Personalities Building Your Future Now For the last 39 years DJ Randy Owens engaging and down-to-earth personality has reached several generations of country music radio listeners across North America. The Welland, Ontario native has consistently evolved as a radio professional over the years, however what makes him so popular is his unparalleled love for country music, authentic respect for the listener and his dedication to the local community. It started with TV The multi-award winning country DJ never had dreams to be on radio. At first, Owen had designs for a career in TV but all changed when he went to college for broadcasting. I not only fell in love with radio but had top marks my first year so I got a cool award that year. Owen continues,The night of the awards show two of my instructors plus my boss from cable tv spoke to me at different times that night and told me there was a part time job at the local radio station and I should apply for it. I did and got a part time job working weekends there and it just happened to be a country station. Owen again won student of the year honours his second year and continued to grow at his role at the country radio station. Country had been around the house because my parents listened to it. So I knew about Jonhnny Cash and would watch him on TV. So I would see if the radio station would hire me at CHOW in WellandI ended up learning more about country music and falling with it. Owen bought and read country music magazines to find out more about the scene and its musicians. Owen holding the award for best radio station of the year 2018 (small market) The start of a bright career Along with his research on the side, Owen decided to take his homework to the next step. I happened to notice that a lot of artists that we were playing would be in town and back in those days they would be playing 6 nights a week. I would go off to the hotels, go see these guys and learn more about them and liked them and they liked me. That way I could talk about them intelligently on-airpeople that were listening deserved it. Interviewing a Beatle Owen quickly assembled an impressive resume interviewing country legends such as Ronnie Milsap, Glen Campbell, George Jones and Johnny Cash. However, there were a few interviews that stuck out including one with a Beatle. I got to talk to [Pete Best]And he had a DVD out at the time about his life story. but there was one part of the story he didnt tell on it and thats when he tried to commit suicideso I talked to him about that and I said I wasnt bringing it up because I want to sensationalize it but there are people out there listening that might be in the same position that you were. Owen continues, if they see that you were in the same position was they were in and you somehow got out of it thats why I want to get into it. And we talked about it. It was quite interesting. It just blows me away we were talking about that. Owen just being a fan. Getting an autograph from the late Johnny Cash. That time Johnny Cash burped Owen also has had his fair share of funny stories including the time he went to interview Johnny Cash. I never dreamt as a kid growing up that I would meet Glen Campbell or Johnny Cash for that matterIts the human moments with these guys that are sometimes bigger than life. Owen relates, It was June 1988 in Kitchener. I had to go interview [Cash] back stagefirst thing I had to do was find the road manager. So Im walking through the hallways and Im walking past the dressing rooms and there on the dressing room door is the name Johnny Cash. And so as Im walking by I hear blurrrrrpppp come out of the room and you just knew it was Johnny Cash and there was nobody else around to hear it. And to sit down and talk to him was pretty cool. Trust However, the interviews that really stick in his mind are the ones that dont deal with music superstars. At one point I was working in Mississauga and I was doing a midnight request show via satellite to all across Canada. And we took requests and you would make a dedication. So one time this man called in and said his girl broke up with him. I asked why and he said that he was dying of cancer. He ended up dedicating a song. And then we recorded it for on-air. And instead of cancer, he said he was dying of AIDS. That threw me for a loophe called me a couple of hours later and apologized. I asked him why he changed his story. He said it was because he never faced up to the fact he had AIDS. He said he had cancer because people would be a bit more understanding so he lied to everybody. Owen interviewing Ronnie Milsap in his tour bus The veteran radio announcer continues, He said their was something in my voice that made him trustand so we talked a couple of times after that and at one point he knew he wasnt going to be living much longer so he sold all of his possessions, bought an RV and his plan was to go across Canada and say good-bye to his family and friends. And he wanted to stop by the station where we did the showto meet me, get a picture and an autograph. The gentleman never got a chance to see Owen in person but He called me from his deathbed to say thanks because I had helped him face the disease that he tried to cover-up. We never had a chance to meet. And I thought wowI had that kind of effect on somebody? It just blew me away. That means more to me then any awards or accolades. That I could reach out and touch somebody in that way so they could be true to themselves. Lessons I take lessons from the different artists that I have metI admire someone like Aaron Pritchett whose now-a-days considered to be one of the older acts. And hes been in the business for over 20 years. He thought he would never have a number one song until he had one this year! And his work ethiches one of the hardest working people I have seen on stage. He would work himself to the point where he would get himself carried offhe would be that exhausted. Owen with country star Aaron Pritchett who scored his first #1 hit in 2019 The future of radio Although Owen continues to thrive on radio, the future of radio is always seems like a debatable subject without a clear-cut answer. As Owen notes, I think [radio] is going to be harder to get into. There are going to be fewer on-air positions through technology and automtion. Owen mentions an example, Theres a guy these days that can do a show in Ottawa live on the radio. He does the show live and at the same time records bits and pieces and send them via computer to other computers at other radio stations anywhere around the world and it will actually sound like hes live in your hometown. So thats going to eliminate a lot of jobs and with companies trying to save as much money as they can and better way of doing that to get rid of on-air people. Owen on air! Radio is about community The one thing that guy in Ottawa cant do is replace the immediacy of radio. When theres some big event happening in your local hometown whether its a car accident or festival or an event or even if its just relating or with the people you are broadcasting to in the community. Along with continuing his illustrious radio career Owen loves bike riding and watching documentaries. He also has developed a unique fascination for the JFK assassination. Owen has spent many years researching the assassinationreading hundreds of books, spending countless hours pouring over the Warren report and talking with people associated to that fateful day including a former KGB agent, Dallas police and Lee Oswalds wife. Words of wisdom Owen is currently an on-air DJ at Country 107.3 in Tillsonburg, Ontario. He is quickly approaching a milestone: 40 years on radio. When asked to share his secret for a long successful career he simply smiles and says: Enjoy the journey because the destination may not be that hot! Main Image: Shutter Released All images used with the kind permission of Randy Owen

Brochure For Resume Writing - Discover How to Write a Brochure For Resume Writing

Brochure For Resume Writing - Discover How to Write a Brochure For Resume WritingIf you want to know how to write a brochure for resume writing, you'll have to start with your own situation. People are different and therefore have different situations. What works for one person may not work for another.When it comes to these personal situations, the first thing you have to do is to consider the kind of environment you are in. For example, if you're going to be working from home, you should decide on what kind of environment you want to create for yourself. For example, if you want to find something challenging, you should think about things like being alone at home, being with family, having someone to talk to, working around a computer, etc.Consider too your own life. Who are your best friends? Where do you get the most pleasure from your life? Which type of people would you like to spend time with? Who are the people you really enjoy being around?In this way, you will be able to ch oose the types of people you want to surround yourself with. With that said, once you've figured out who are the people you want to surround yourself with, take that information and use it in order to come up with your personality profile. You can learn all about personality profiles in e-books but this way you can simply go over what you learned and can create a profile on your own. This way, you'll be able to come up with a profile that will work best for you.Once you've figured out your own situation, the next thing you have to do is to figure out what kind of environment you want to create for yourself. For example, if you're going to be working from home, you should decide on what kind of environment you want to create for yourself. For example, if you want to find something challenging, you should think about things like being alone at home, being with family, having someone to talk to, working around a computer, etc.So, let's assume that you have a personal situation where yo u already know how to do this. Now, what do you want to do? There are three options: use your computer for most of your work; find your friends and relatives who have jobs; or start looking for freelancers to work with. Now, which one are you going to do?For most people, they would prefer the first option because it gives them freedom. However, if you want to make more money, the second option is probably better for you. If you choose the second option, keep in mind that you're going to have to pay them for their services.In summary, the first option is best for people who already know how to find the right environments for themselves. On the other hand, the second option is best for people who have no idea how to create the right environment for themselves.

Always in Demand why Administration will never be Automated

Always in Demand â€" why Administration will never be Automated Weve seen an influx of life-changing technological advances in the last few years â€" which influenced not only the way we live our personal lives but have also revolutionised the way in which we work. Technology now permeates every industry and is a key part of every role. However, with some workers fearing that they may soon be replaced with an electronic computerised counterpart, what does this mean for anyone choosing a career or embarking on further education? Technological immunity in business administration One surprising sector, for which immunity has been granted when it comes to technology, is administration â€" which is why business administration courses still prove popular today. Many think that with Dictaphones and word processors, the ‘art of administration is dying. But, this is in fact not true, it is a role for which there is always great demand in the workplace â€" a role for which a human touch is required. ‘Administration’ is an umbrella term for many different positions in a company â€" each of which requires slightly different skills. As a whole, administrative staff are often required to cover a lot of ground under their job title, which makes for a varied and challenging role. Additionally, many people who occupy administration roles actually find themselves placed with much more responsibility than their job specification entails, even in comparison with their co-workers. This is possibly because they tend to work very closely with management and have the responsibility of maintaining confidentiality at a high level. They can also be tasked with taking care of finances and other very important elements of the role that can sometimes be overlooked. The development of business administration roles The introduction of technology into a role, which was once possible only with a pen, paper a typewriter and a filing cabinet, has undeniably been discarded. There is no need for certain elements such as transcribing from voice recordings, typing up written documents and maintaining huge paper filing systems. However, new technology has added new facets to a once simple role such as emailing, looking after online diaries, creating spreadsheets and other documents and running online accounting systems. Books like  [amazon template=productasin=B00S846USQ] expound on this. In fact rather than ‘dumbing down or negatively impacting administration as a job, technology has enhanced and progressed administration roles from what used to be seen as a lowly career up to an important and indispensable group of people. These are people who greatly influence a company and keep everything in working order behind the scenes. Now, administration staff work closely with their colleagues, often at a high level, to ensure the smooth running of a business, aided by technology rather than being replaced by it. And whilst technology can, of course, replace the need for writing, transcribing and proofreading, it will never be able to listen and offer advice, bounce ideas back to staff and be discreet, empathic and considerate when carrying out its duties. These are all qualities which are essential in the administration industry and which employers demand when looking to fill an administrators role. How to get into business administration Business administration courses can give you the best start on your journey to a role in administration â€" and offers a firm footing on the first rung of the career ladder. You’ll get a good grounding on what each role entails and learn the key qualities and skills required to become an indispensable part of a company. You can even learn part time, fitting in your education around existing work and commitments. For those either looking to change career or start anew after having a family, this can be a godsend. Even for those who are already working in administration, a course such as this can offer fresh, invaluable insight which can help you to progress further in your current role.

There are only 3 types of interview questions. Here are your answers.

There are only 3 types of interview questions. Here are your answers. Now that Ive read, and re-read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Im more conscious about what I keep and what I throw out. Im hard-core now. Most birthday cards go in the garbage; we  have a lot of birthdays and I saved the cards since when I was five years old, and believe me, I didnt need to. But  I took a look at this card and I couldnt throw it out. Its touching because it is so typical of my husband. He is an ISTP so hes very detailed about his physical world, hes accurate  and he sees everything. This is a peek inside his brain and its so true that it feels intimate. I put the card in a box to save. And then, because I write about careers, I thought: The qualities of this card are the exact qualities we look for in a job interview. Our goal in an interview is  to be so effortlessly true to who we are that the hiring manager  cant help but feel a connection to us. So I got to thinking that  you can divide job interview questions into three types, and each type is a way for you to take control of the conversation and show the interviewer who you are. 1. The Classic Question Tell me about yourself? or What are you passionate about? or Where do you see yourself in five years?   Even though each of these questions seems quite different, its actually the same question. It means, Okay. Lets get started. You first. I want you to do the talking. The right answer to all those questions is a story. There is a story of your life that tells people how you got to where you are. There are a million stories within each persons life. Each story is a true story with a different focus or theme. The focus of the story you tell to answer the question is how everything you did leading up to now has made you a great candidate for this particular job. Additionally, Herminia  Ibarras research shows that when we tell stories about ourselves, we look more pulled together  -we feel more confident inside and people understand us better.  Chip Heaths research shows that people connect with us best  under those conditions. Remember: the point of an interview is to make a personal connection with each person you talk to. Telling a cohesive story about yourself takes time and talent, and your resume story should match your interview story. (Yes. Every resume tells a story. If you dont know how to make a cohesive story with your resume, you should get help.) 2. The Brainteaser How many telephones are in the US? or How heavy is the Statue of Liberty? or  Whats a good product for Pepsi to launch next? Technical candidates often have to take a skills test. Maybe you take something home and write code, or   you write code in the office as a timed test. Finance candidates  might create a spreadsheet. There are right answers to those tests.  Brainteasers are not asking for a right answer per se. A brainteaser aims  to discover  out how you think, or maybe whether you can think in situations where you dont know everything you need to know to reach a simple answer. But the answer you give is not so important as your approach to getting the answer. Your tactic to finding the answer should match the personality type that will succeed in the particular job youre applying for. The brainteaser question reveals if you are applying for the type of job that will best leverage your natural gifts. (Not sure about your natural gifts?  Take a personality test to find out.) So, for example, if you are interviewing to be CEO you would probably think in terms of who youd need to hire to solve the problem.  If youre interviewing for a statistics position you would want to lay out the exact problem and you might even assign some numbers to variables and start solving. Neither approach is right or wrong, as long as you are doing the type of thinking in the interview that you want to do in the job. If you are interviewing for a job that is a good match for you, its likely that youll give an answer that is appropriate for the type of thinking the interviewer needs to see. Think out loud as you work through the problem. This is the consummate show your work moment! Also, approach this question, like all other interview questions, as a conversation. Each question in an interview is a way for the hiring manager to decide if he or she wants to spend eight hours a day with you. 3. The Behavioral  Question Can you tell  me about a time you had a fight with a co-worker? or What would happen if you disagreed with your bosss direction? or What is your weakness? These questions might sound wildly differently, but they all ask for pretty much the same thing: Tell me a story. And if you have a resume that is written to make you shine, then each bullet on your resume is a tiny  story. Each question in a behavioral interview asks for a description of a moment in time. For example, if you tell someone your weakness is math, thats not nearly as informative as how your weakness came up in a single situation in the context of work. Each good story has a beginning, middle, and end, and this is true in a behavioral interview as well. So tell about the situation, and the conflict you faced, and how you overcame it. The  story should take about a minute to tell. Your ending will have a quantified achievement as the kicker (delivered ahead of schedule, increased revenue 10%, etc.) And youll have them fresh in your head because on a well-written resume every bullet is a quantified achievement. (Dont tell me you have a career that does not lend itself to this sort of achievement. Every career can be framed as quantified achievements. You hire me to show you how to do that if you dont already know.) This means that every behavioral question is an opportunity for you to tell a good story that will make you stand out. The only questions are asking what you want (the first questions) how you think (the second question) and how behave (the third). If you  have good self-knowledge, the answers to all three of those questions make sense together. And that, really, is what makes you likable. Now that you realize how few questions there really are in an interview, you can memorize your answers. Make them perfect. It will feel calculated, yes, but people who have  great careers got them by being calculating. Taylor Swift has been accused of being  calculating in  her interview answers. And in  response she said, You can be accidentally successful for three or four years. Accidents happen. But careers take hard work.”

Using a Resume Service to Get Hired

Using a Resume Service to Get HiredResume services provide many beneficial and fundamental services for job seekers, employers and hiring managers. These services help them make a professional first impression when applying for a job. Many people still see resumes as an 'appearance' item, but this perception is slowly changing. It's time to think beyond the conventional resume.In the past, the resume was merely a listing of information. In recent years, though, a professional resume service has evolved and now offers additional services beyond just providing a listing of credentials. The focus has shifted from a simple list of the resume applicant possesses to more personalized services that require much more than that. Some resume services offer extensive databases of applicant profiles, along with services that assist in writing, reviewing and even editing resumes. Other resume services offer access to state and national job boards, along with access to user-friendly job search too ls. This includes search features that will allow resume writers to search by specific criteria.Resume services not only offer a list of credentials, but also an opportunity to showcase the applicant's personality. Depending on the type of resume service the company offers, applicants can have access to educational and career training programs, job-related blog entries, and comments from other applicants about the applicant's resume. Some services will also give applicants access to online discussions about the applicant's abilities, skills and potentials. Another added benefit is the fact that most resume services are actively seeking candidates who may not be listed on the service. The more help a resume service can provide, the better.In addition to help with the resume, there is another key factor in a good resume - the job description. A resume service should have a comprehensive list of job descriptions available. Some of these descriptions may be specific to the position soug ht, while others may apply to the entire organization. These jobs should be highlighted, so that hiring managers can view examples of the applicant's ability to do the job. An employer wants to know what a candidate is capable of doing for a position, not simply what they are capable of saying.Some resume services offer both written and verbal communications support. Most resume services will offer customer service, including phone and chat support, to help applicants understand their options for making changes to their resume. Some will even offer sample documents that allow applicants to try their new resume.Online resume services are especially helpful. Resume services that offer online services include consideration of applicants' information and resume and job search tools to provide applicants with a clear path to the information they need to make a professional first impression. Such services can also use popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to connect applicants with employers.The biggest benefit of using resume services is that these services provide flexibility to applicants. An employer who doesn't have enough time to fill out the document by hand can pay for the services of a resume service to complete the job. While some agencies will ask applicants to pay a set fee, some offer the option to use the service for free or at a discounted rate if an application is received. Resume services also offer more services, including advice on how to apply for jobs, hiring managers and access to career coaching sessions.Clearly, resume services have a lot to offer. They can help applicants make the most of their professional career and also prepare them for future opportunities. There are many different types of resume services available, so find one that offers the level of support you need. No matter what kind of service you're looking for, though, be sure to seek the help of a qualified resume service.

Differences Between Large Corporations and Small Start Ups

Differences Between Large Corporations and Small Start Ups Downsizing, rightsizing, whatever they call it, has occurred in large corporations as well as in small companies. The number of people coming out of large corporations is much greater than out of small companies. This has been going on for awhile and what were seeing is that hiring in both large and small organizations is limited. No new news so far, I know. What I want to help job seekers understand is that there are differences in what employers look for, that larger is not always better and it is important to know how your experience will be valued in small or large, because you need to play to both audiences. You need to keep your options open. There are many more small companies than large companies. I am going to make generalizations and I know that is dangerous. Let me preface this all by saying Ive worked for a company with 4 employees and Ive worked for a company with 2,000 employees. My personal preference has been working with the smaller guys! There are certain job titles that exist in large companies and not in small companies. However, the functions performed typically exist in both sizes. When I worked for a small company I was called the Office Manager. I reported to a Senior Vice President. Besides performing office management functions, I had to unload shipments, sell our services and water the plants. There was a huge variety to my day and I had opportunities to try out new skills and develop existing skills. I worked hard, no doubt but looking back it was a great experience and gave me the opportunity to do new things. It used to be that at certain parts of our careers we could expect certain things. Those expectations may not be so real any longer. The world has changed. Corporations have changed. We find ourselves no longer able to pursue the goal of the gold watch for 30 years of service. I found these posts to shed some additional light on the differences between large and small. Leadership Development for “The Little Guys” Top 3 Myths About Leadership in Large Companies Why do big companies suck? Most likely, youve had your own experiences with a large vs. small company shift. What have you found? Please, tell me in a comment!

The New World of Job Search Vol 2 - CareerAlley

The New World of Job Search Vol 2 - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Its the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine Michael Stipe, William Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills Yes, the world of job search has changed. The most dramatic change has been to job search boards (the fathers of which were Monster.com and HotJobs.com). But this change was on the horizon long before the current recession. New innovations and new approaches in an already crowded field (and getting more crowded every day). Some of the mainstays have adjusted their models, look and feel to match (or try to match) some of the new kids on the block with limited success. If I had to pick any one characteristic that sets apart the new world sites it would be their simplicity. Rather than trying to be all things to all job hunters, many of these sites have decided to focus on one aspect and to be outstanding at that one aspect. Which leads us to the second in a series of reviewing job search boards. No one site does the trick as they all have some aspect that is better or different than the others. Not to say you should be reviewing or registered on the hundreds of job search boards, but you should be picking the 5-10 that best meet your needs. Pulled from or Linked to Company Career Sites: Hound.com This is a different type of job search site from what Ive reviewed in previous posts. Rather than listing jobs from recruiters or from other search sites, hound.com pulls jobs directly from employer career pages (their tag line Search Jobs Direct from Employer Career Pages). However, this is not free. Hound.com charges a fee (based on the length of time you subscribe). Due to the fee, Ive not fully reviewed the site, but there is a free video you can watch on the main page of the site. Job-Hunt Job-Hunt is a free online search site which offers advice, job search news, and a comprehensive (and quite amazing) list of job search sites (categorized by location, networking, industry/profession, etc.). You could easily spend a few days leveraging the links from this site alone (and maybe you should). Unlike other search sites, it does not appear as if jobs are posted directly to Job-Hunt. Rather, it provides links to other sites which have posted jobs. Matchmaker Search Boards: Employersjobs.com This is a free site that claims to link employers and candidates. The set-up is a 3 step process: upload your resume/cv, create your profile (I dont recommend entering your date of birth) and create email alerts. The password is assigned to you (you will receive it in an email). You can set-up a job alert, but Ive not been able to find out how to run it. If you try to edit the alert, you get an error. After creating an advanced search, specifically indicating the US and NY, it only produced jobs in York (the UK) and other UK locations. Clearly, this is a UK based search site which either needs additional work or should not show locations it can not support. Trovix.com Trovix, which is in beta (and is free), matches your dream job and your resume versus open jobs. It also looks like they are creating a social network (like LinkedIn) at the same time (but you can skip this step). When joining, the site analyzes your resume and some basic information (location and title). After analyzing your resume, the site asks you to confirm some basic information from your resume, then you complete the sign-up process. The site also lists several employers on the main page that are currently hiring. The matching seems to work well and is easy to use. Job Search Boards by Industry: Casino Careers Online Yes, there is a job board dedicated to Casino careers and this particular one is celebrating its 10th year! The main page has job search by department (such as food and beverage) or by keyword. You can also select advanced search and add additional criteria. The right side of the page allows login for those who have registered before (or registration for first time visitors). Resume posting is permitted, and the site provides news and additional links. BioSpace.com This job search board is focused on the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industries. The main page is jam packed with information and tabs and is somewhat confusing. The first set of choices (along the top tabs) are Biotech/Pharma, Medical Device/Diagnostics and Clincial Research, each of which takes you to dedicated pages (which have the same look and feel). A wealth of news, career info and additional resources is listed down the left-hand side of the page. Additional choices include Job Fairs and Career Network. Job search is also available from the main page. I could not find a link to post your resume or register, but applying for a position does take you to additional information request screens (I did not follow them all the way through). BankingBoard.com The BankingBoard focuses on Banking and Finance. Homepage has job seeker information on the left-hand side and allows login, career resources and resume posting. Featured jobs are shown down the left-hand side of the page and specific industries (such as Escrow and Real Estate) are listed in the middle of the page. The generic job search link is at the top of the page and this takes you to a traditional search page. The site is well organized and easy to follow. Blueline.com This site is dedicated to law enforcement. The main page lists logos for featured cities/towns recruiting for various law enforcement positions. Left-hand side of the page is divided into Police Jobs, Fire Service Jobs and Civilian Jobs. Career resource links are listed at the top of the page and specific search functions are listed on different parts of the page (such as by State or Title on the left-hand side and Find a Job on the top). Seems well organized, lots of resources, job leads and information. Good luck in your search.