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Lunching at Five Guys in Chicago, one of the things I really liked about the place was the music. The music was upbeat, energizing, rhythm and bluesy and loud...not so loud you couldn't talk, but loud enough that you noticed and could 'feel' it (and write a blog post about it some weeks later).
Watching one of my favorite television shows, CBS Sunday Morning, there was a story about Muzak and music's impact on consumers. Got me to thinking that if music 'entices' people to spend, I wonder if music might also be used to help motivate people to search for jobs -- you know, put them in a good place mentally to get 'revved up' for the ride?
What do you think? Does music inspire and motivate you to 'buy' yourself a job? What impact, if any, has music had on your job hunt? Is there a particular song that has motivated you into action that could be of value to job seekers?
~ "Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted -- one moment -- would you capture it or just let it slip?" ~ Eminem
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Personally, I listen to the beatles and feel "excellence". Music is so helpfull, and we are not used to think about it as a resource.
Thanks!
Posted by: Candela | March 22, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Hi, great post! It's for this very reason that I created a spotify playlist for career changers. Go here for the full career change playlist: http://bloomblogrob.blogspot.com/2009/08/favourite-music-and-career-change.html
Enjoy!
Rob
Posted by: Rob Archer | March 22, 2010 at 06:17 PM
Thank you, Candela....I share your feeling of "excellence" about the Beatles music, too; music is a wonderful 'resource' as you mention.
Posted by: billiesucher | March 22, 2010 at 10:15 PM
Rob Archer, thanks so much for your comments...can you repost the link to the Spotify playlist...would love to see the list for career changers. The link you posted goes to:
"Favourite Music and Career Change" dated 2009 August 25 and there is no other link. Thanks for your help!
Posted by: billiesucher | March 22, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Great post, I never realized it until reading your post..
Posted by: ask a doctor | March 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM
This song says it all for me while I have been out of work for 8 months and counting.
You rise, you fall, your down, then you rise again
What don't kill you make you more strong --Broken, Beat & Scarred by Metallica
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ask a doctor....thank you for your remarks and for reading Career Hub.
Posted by: billiesucher | March 23, 2010 at 02:09 PM
twitter.com/bossprtsthennow -- will check out that Metallica song...thanks for posting about it.
Posted by: billiesucher | March 23, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Billie: Great post...I'd say music has a positive impact on my job search. There's not one single song that helps me through, but I do listen to different songs at different times. When I give speeches at Toastmasters and get ready for an interview (I wish I had more of these lately), I'll listen to songs from the Best of Rocky soundtrack. I do agree with you about music at different restaurants and how it can enhance your experience. I ate at an Asian restaurant called Bao Wow here in Chicago and found that the music added to my experience. I used to eat at a hot dog joint owned by the former manager of the rock band Chicago and they played Chicago music, which was cool.
Posted by: Tim | March 24, 2010 at 08:16 AM
Tim...wonderful comments you have shared. Hoping that you will get more interviews soon! And thanks for taking time to stop by and make a comment. Best to you...Billie
Posted by: billiesucher | March 24, 2010 at 02:17 PM
I have had a career writing music for films and videos (had 3 vcuts recorded and released by major artists, produced most of the Slinky Commercials, and have written the stage musical,"Slinky, The Musical", based upon the life of Betty James, who's husband discovered the Slinky-Toy. My daughter and I, both professional musicians, have written all the music for the show, I have written screenplays, had a movie produced in Luxembourg, featuring Andrew McCarthy, based on a story I wrote and have another ready to pitch.
Yeah, the economy is flat, but I'm not!
Posted by: Bob Brabham | March 27, 2010 at 07:00 AM
Thank you Bob Brabham! Such encouraging words you write:
"Yeah, the economy is flat, but I'm not!"
Good words to remember! :)
Posted by: billiesucher | March 27, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Kind of think of it like driving...I hate to drive, unless I have a good song to listen to. Then I enjoy my time and get the job done. People, if entertained, will get borning stuff out of the way and have their stress reduced. Job hunting is stressful and those application after application can be very tedious. But music will help lift the spirit.
Depending on the person and music being played...it can have a positive or negative reaction.
Posted by: ash | April 09, 2010 at 03:47 PM
Hi ash, appreciate your comments, especially, 'music will help lift the spirit.' :)
Posted by: billiesucher | April 13, 2010 at 07:55 AM
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What an interesting blog, i love everything about the music, it couldn't be better, thanx dude!!!
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