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December 2009 Blog Posts (13)

Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Mountain Building on History Channel

How the Earth was Made, History Channel

Excellent, geologically based shows, some replaying on December 29, 30

Should be able to get them "On Demand" also

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Added by Marie on December 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (Part 6)

It's about that time to begin the summer job opportunity search. Which also means it's time for my latest installment of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

When: May 15, 2009 to September 15, 2009

Where: Sheep Mountain Lodge, Alaska (link)

Main Position: Baker*

*At a small lodge like Sheep Mountain, there is a lot of variety to your actual job. Although… Continue

Added by Keith Larson on December 21, 2009 at 4:45pm — 2 Comments

Chat Transcript - Sorting Through The Jobs

Dec 14 2009, 4:31 PMkariquaas: ciao

Dec 14 2009, 5:23 PMnorel32: Hello. My name is Norel and I am older and bolder. I really would like to become invloved in this seasonal subculture. Howdy Kari.

Dec 14 2009, 5:25 PMGuest720 (guest): test

Dec 14 2009, 5:56 PMaggie71: howdy folks!

Dec 14 2009, 5:56 PMandrea (guest): howdy aggie, how goes the chocolate job?

Dec 14 2009, 5:57 PMkariquaas: Evening!

Dec 14 2009, 5:57 PMaggie71: delicious

Dec 14 2009, 5:57… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 19, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Christmas Time in Your Work Unit

Hello everyone. How is everyone doing this fine evening? If everyone is game, I'd like to have some kind of Christmas pictures contest. Either something that's been saved or something from Google Search. It would have to be your work unit all decorated for Christmas or some where that you have visited. Let's have some fun..... Maybe some kind of virtual prize.... Here's my picture.… Continue

Added by Larry Razek on December 16, 2009 at 6:20pm — 2 Comments

Xanterra Drug Policy???

Xanterra speaking of one park inarticulately Death Valley Need's a drug Policy. 90% of the people that work at this are on drugs,sell drugs, do drugs at work or even sell drugs at work.

I believe this clearly an issue. I known each state has a different drug policy but for the sake of just being an better environment they should at least enforce some kind of drug/alcohol policy on the employees.

Added by Filthy113 on December 14, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments

advice??

This is my first time ever considering seasonal work. I'm currently working as an Elementary Health and Phys. Ed. teacher in NJ, but am tired of the classroom experience and want to get into the outdoor ed. field. I figured this summer would be the perfect time for me to test the waters out and see if outdoor ed is for me or not. I'd really love to be around the Olympia State Park area in Washington. I've seen the Aramark jobs posted, but they aren't exactly the type of work i'm looking for.… Continue

Added by Dina Brereton on December 14, 2009 at 8:44pm — 6 Comments

Rock Star Objective Statement - Resume Tips

Creating a Powerful Resume Objective Statement from the Orlando… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 14, 2009 at 1:59pm — No Comments

From Nepal back to Salt Lake City

Greetings from Salt Lake City!

I have traveled safely back to this side of the world…and am enjoying having electricity, running water and a steady supply of hot water. My main struggle now is to adjust back to this time zone. I crash early and find myself awake in the wee hours of the morning.

Before leaving Kathmandu, Bel, Bishnu and I did a major whirlwind exploration of the valley. Last Sunday, we headed south and visited Dakshinkali and Pharping. Sangita’s friend Soni… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on December 10, 2009 at 11:29am — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Summer Jobs 2010

This was quite a long chat. I was around until 7:45pm, but people were chatting until 9! Good stuff. : ) - Kari

Dec 7 2009, 6:01 PMkariquaas: Yo!

Dec 7 2009, 6:01 PMkariquaas: Welcome to the chat.

Dec 7 2009, 6:02 PMkariquaas: For those that don't know me, I'm one of five folks who works for Cool Works. : )

Dec 7 2009, 6:02 PMmariekintz20: Brenda, do you wait until Grand Teton Lodge Company posts jobs, or do you normally just apply?

Dec 7 2009, 6:02 PMkariquaas: I… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 9, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Christmas - Ouray National Wildlife Refuge, UT

Many nights have come and gone since the last time I posted on here - Christmas last year I think. It has been a long journey to where I am now, but I am happy. I have a job I like, live on a national refuge with about 12,000 acres of ground and wildlife out my front door. Critter even likes it here. He has plenty of interesting smells and of course, there is a kitty in the house for him to drag around by its left ear.

After leaving GTLC and traveling back to Texas, it took me… Continue

Added by Ann Carr on December 9, 2009 at 1:40pm — 2 Comments

Farewell Nepal!

Greetings from Kathmandu!

Which is both a greeting of relief and one of sadness. The relief comes from knowing I have safely made it back to the Kathmandu valley…which is not always guaranteed based on the political climate, road blocks, protests or accidents along the way. The sadness comes from having to leave Pokhara and all of the people who I hold dear. Each day, I ventured forth to one of the households who Indigenous Lenses supports to say good-bye. And I received words of… Continue

Added by Sarah Sifers on December 7, 2009 at 8:41am — No Comments

Chat Transcript - Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Hi Guys - Here is the chat transcript from the chat "Where Everyone Knows Your Name" held on November 16, 2009. Sorry for the delay in getting it posted. The following day at 5:20am is when I got the call about my dad being in the hospital. Life / work was put on hold until he got home. He's on the road to recovery and thankfully feeling pretty good. -… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 6, 2009 at 10:41am — No Comments

Great questions to ask at the end of an interview

I've been getting caught up on my HR and recruiting reading and stumbled upon this one from Clue Wagon written by 14 year HR vet Kerry Sandberg Scott about job interviewing. You know how at the end of the interview, the recruiter or hiring manager… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas (Q) on December 1, 2009 at 3:04pm — 2 Comments