Cap’n Ken’s Homespun Wisdom

Wow, heck of an opportunity here. Interview the reggae band Morgan Heritage - with questions provided! And the freedom to add my own questions. Sweet. The technical requirement of not recording the interview digitally - unless you do so in a way that you can transfer it to “CD format” … which I think is digital, so that seems doable - is a downer, but the compensation of the potential of free tickets to their gig (if you ask them nice during the interview, I suppose) is pretty awesome.

I’d like, by the way to offer a similar position to Wisdom readers. It is as follows:

Interview Rock artist (anywhere)

The band you will interview is the rock group U2. The questions will be provided for you. Feel free to add your own. This is a non-paid gig, however there is a high possibility that you will gain a picture of yourself with the band, and maybe free tickets to a concert or something.

Well, this one is kind of a no-brainer.

I mean, I’ve been doing “internet job” for almost 11 years now. Reliable - yep; honest - sure. And at home in my spare time is perfect. I’m not sure about the pay, though. “Internet job” usually pays more than $8 an hour.

Job Title: Store Reset Specialist

Job Description: Responsible for representing ACOSTA, our principals, and our customers through the proper implementation of current plan-o-grams, new items, void corrections or special merchandising activity for the specific set and location. Rotate stock, display products as appropriate per schematic. Perform such duties as checking date codes per ensuring adherence to plan-o-gram, replacing decals/re-order tags or ads and placing point of purchase material. May assist in the transportation and on-site delivery of all materials, supplies and equipment necessary for the assigned set. Responsible for special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required. Prior food broker, retail and set responsibility experience preferred. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, stoop and kneel on a daily basis. Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.

Employer: ACOSTA

This one seems pretty awesome. Any job that involves working with a “plan-o-gram” has to be cool. The possibility of “special projects” is very exciting as well. And I have tremendous experience with stooping and kneeling on a daily basis. I haven’t sat for more than 10 minutes in about a year, but I have a lot of experience driving a car for extended periods of time (mostly between Atlanta and Baton Rouge). As for communicating well with others - hey, read The Wisdom!

I suppose the gist of this job is that you drive around to stores and make sure the products of ACOSTA clients are displayed correctly (according to the plan-o-gram), have the right specials posted and stuff like that. I’d rank this position fairly high up the chain in that mythical “if all jobs paid the same amount” consideration. Alas, I doubt this position pays all that well - and I’ll have to see about lifting those 60 pounds. Lifting 24.5 pounds a thousand times a day is no problem, though.

I’ve been meaning to make a regular Wisdom feature out of job postings I happen across in the course of my job search. I cast a wide net of job feeds that come in through RSS, so there are interesting and amusing ones floating by all the time. So call it a feature …

Job Title: 94.9 The Bull / Morning Show co-host

Job Description: 94.9 “The Bull” in Atlanta is looking for an additional and fresh perspective for the Cledus T. Judd Morning Show! The job is open and waiting for someone that is real and can relate to their listeners. This will be a very valuable member of our team and it’s your opportunity to get in at the start of something BIG.

Qualifications: TO APPLY, send AUDIO and RESUMES to: 94.9 The Bull / HR DEPT, 1819 Peachtree Road NE #700, Atlanta, GA 30309. OR - email to hrAtlanta@clearchannel.com.

Employer: Clear Channel Communications

My Strengths: If my perspective is anything, it’s fresh and additional. No specific mention of previous radio experience required - but I have previous radio experience! That’s right, I do. It’s fallen off my resume, but in the summer of 1988 or so, I was the weekend station manager, DJ and host of two live shows - a Cajun music show and Sunday Mass at the local Catholic church at KCLF radio in New Roads, Louisiana.

My Weaknesses: I’ve never heard the Cledus T Judd Morning Show, but I’m going to go out on a limb and say I probably wouldn’t like it. And I’m going to assume that the “I hate you people” perspective isn’t exactly what The Bull is looking for. Plus, I bet you have to get up real early for this gig.

So I think I’ll pass. But I may live to regret it.