career advice

Want a Career in Theatre?

mnemko — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:49:57 +0000

On the May 5, 2013 edition of Work with Marty Nemko, I talk with producer, director, actor Barry Martin, producer, actor Taylor Bartolucci and actor James Sasser on careers in theatre: acting, directing, and starting a theatre company. Plus, listeners called in with questions about their existing or future career in the expressive arts.

Oh, and Bartolucci and Sasser sang two songs from the show they're starring in, Funny Girl, at the Napa Valley Opera House, May 10-19. I accompanied on the piano.

Call in for a 3-Minute Workover

Marty Nemko — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:46:58 +0000

On the April 28, 2013 edition of Work with Marty Nemko, I devote the entire hour to trying to help you solve your career conundrums. I invite you to call in for a 3-Minute Workovers. In between calls, I offer my favorite new career-related tips and tricks.

Work with Marty Nemko is heard every Sunday from 11 am to noon on KALW, 91.7 FM, San Francisco.

The Art of Mentoring + The Case for a College Report Card

mnemko — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:55:06 +0000

On the April 14, 2013 edition of Work with Marty Nemko, Marty explains the art of being a great mentor and a great protege.

In the show's 2nd segment, Marty makes the case that requiring colleges to post on their home page a consumerist report card on themselves far more valid than the U.S. News rankings would create a much improved workforce along with yielding many other benefits.

In the show's 3rd segment, listeners call in for a 3-Minute Workover: Marty helps them solve their career conundrum.

Careers in the 2nd Half of Life

mnemko — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:29:38 +0000

Many people are in the no-man's land. They're not ready to retire--they want or need to work but no one will hire them except for a McJob.

Two new books that offer help: Second-Act Careers, and Encore Careers. On the Apr. 7, 2013 edition of Work with Marty Nemko, Drs Barbara and Marty Nemko discuss the stories of people who made an interesting career change in the 2nd half of life.

Plus listeners call in for a 3-Minute Workover--Marty and Barbara try to help you overcome your career conundrum.

Guilt at Work

mnemko — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:30:22 +0000

Many people feel guilt about what they've done or didn't do in their worklife: from knowing teammates will pick up their slack to guilt-tripping a romantic partner into earning all the income. And then there's lying on a resume or stealing from your employer: exaggerating hours billed for, padding expense accounts, taking sick days so you can see the Giants play, fooling around on the Internet for a couple hours at work, etc.

On the Mar.