Milestones, media, speaking, and more

Posted by Daniel Johnson, Jr.
November 6, 2009

This week has been rather tiring, but I admit, it’s been exhilarating at the same time. Here’s an opportunity for me to “come up for air” somewhat, and provide a recap, highlighting some milestones and other media-related items.

Coming up for air
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NaPodPoMo: 1 video every day for 30 days

Learning how to answer job interview questions and producing daily videos with the answers is a daunting task. I’m glad I don’t do this every day. I might consider doing it for money and am considering ways to reuse the work I’m doing to make it count for something more.

The National Podcast Post Month community is a group of weird folks like me who are podcasting every day this month.

Lights, sound, and media at church

Tomorrow our church is having its Women’s Day, and I and another guy will be in the soundbooth, helping with some things behind the scenes.  This past Wednesday I got a crash course in programming the lighting mixing board (I think I know enough to be dangerous!). It’s all good, and it’s amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish, even on such a short notice.

50th interview for How I Got My Job

One week from this coming Sunday, I will be releasing the 50th interview I’ve done for How I Got My Job.  I recorded that interview this afternoon and didn’t realize it until later this evening.  I don’t number the interviews on purpose because they are meant to stand alone and remain evergreen. Even so, this is something I’m very proud of.

Last New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday for 2009

On November 14, 2009 I will be running the last New Media Cincinnati Second Saturday for 2009. I am so inspired by the depth and breadth of talent and accomplishment in this group, and I look forward to hearing some great stories of how individuals have grown and changed this year.

We are planning a simulcasted meetup with the folks from New Media Dayton, and it was great to have many of them on last night’s planning conference call. Be sure to check out the recorded audio, if only to hear the interaction in the community and some great music from Rich Palmer mixed in during post-production.

On the search for gainful work

Next week marks 5 months since I was laid off from my previous employer.  It’s been an interesting journey, and I remain hopeful to find something soon.  There are a lot of things going on that I’m not able to talk about just yet, but if and when they come to fruition, you can bet I’ll be talking about it.  There are opportunities for work for someone else, and I’m also seeking opportunities to get things done on my own.

Speaking in Cincinnati next week

Next Thursday, November 12, 2009, I will be speaking to a group of job seekers at IHM in Anderson about the Emotional Side of Job Search. I gave a talk like this to some other job seekers back in April, and it will be great to revisit this talk, now from the perspective of being a job seeker again.

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