Spider Web

We All Live In a Fruity Pebbles Box

I remembered this after watching Jimmy Falon’s Primetime Music Special.

We were traveling in a RV, and eating Fruity Pebbles and listening to Yellow Submarine. We started to sing, “We all live in a Fruity Pebbles box.”

I would like to see Paul McCartney sing this, since he had no problem singing Scrambled Eggs with Yesterday.

Bring that conveyor over!

I was working at one of my Plastic Injection Molding Machine Operator assignments.

One of my co-workers was having trouble keeping up with a machine. When parts were produced and dropped out, the production teams from the previous shifts were using a cardboard slide to convey the parts out to the production worker.

I know from my previous experience that is never really efficient and it strains the back.

My co-worker was so far behind, she had to have all that backup cleaned up before we left.

So I suggested to the supervisor, to find a conveyor. There was one not being used at the moment and the supervisor moved it over to my co-workers machine. With the conveyor, the parts could be collected in a bin at intervals and brought the table to safely and comfortably work on the parts.

With the cardboard slide it was too fast to keep up and the worker was hunched or stooped over to work.

I was so surprised he made that adjustment.

I also managed to alert other co-workers that this co-worker was so far behind, so they would spare a few minutes to help her. We couldn't leave until the job was done.

See how I tried to solve a problem with a grinder here: http://wp.me/pHaUC-HK

Thanks to the better grinder, I managed to find a few seconds between the shots of my machine to observe other workers and see who needs help. That is how I found out what was happening to my co-worker. And then bring the problem up to my supervisor before it was too late.

Customizing your LinkedIn URL

Customizing your LinkedIn URL

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jodinesplacemachineoperator Edit←  Bottom where your picture is.

A new window will open up, you find Linkedin badges and html codes, a place to edit what people see on your profile LinkedIn profile and customize your Linkedin url.

Customize Your Public Profile  on the right upper corner

Your public profile URL and profile badges   lower right 

You can make the URL reflect your

• interests
• company
• industry
• common user name you have been using for social media

Anything that could help you get found in searches 

LinkedIn Quest for more Questions

1st idea

Select →Answer questions

You will find
Browse Open Questions

Open Questions  | Closed Questions |  Experts

Click Expert then you will find See my answers next the person's name Click to see what questions the experts answered.

2nd idea

Open Questions| Closed Questions |Experts
sorted by: Degrees away from you |Date ← Click to get the fresh pressed questions.

3rd idea

Try LinkedIn Answers in different languages. So far I google translated 4 different languages. You will find totally different questions. There are real answers to real questions. You can google tranlate the whole page to get a good understanding of what is being said. The text throughout LinkedIn will be in that language.

Don't forget to switch back to your language before navigating elsewhere on LinkedIn.

These are ways I always find more questions.

Hot Wheels!

So cool!

applyhirejob.com

It happened again. Another fake.

Below is an employment opportunity for one of our clients. To view further information on this Manufacturing/Operations offering, view the job details.

I believe based on your prior experience in Manufacturing/Operations that you may possibly be interested in this and other openings we have listed.

Manufacturing Technician - Manufacturing/Operations

Seeking a Manufacturing Technician….
If this job does not fit your current employment needs, I may have additional open jobs in your area. To view them, please follow the link above and complete the form.

I googled applyhirejob.com Results:

FAKE JOB OFFERS. They will email you with an application link. You fill out the application then they are asked to call a number to pre screen you. What they are doing is seeing if you are interested in attending a school. They have NO jobs. They only have offers of schools.

I clicked the link and found some of my personal information already filled out.

So do I take all my online resumes off-line? I need a job and I want to be contacted right away. I am only following recruiter advice. They said they would like to see contact information.

I wish people would stop preying on job seekers.

You know it's summer in Wisconsin when you hear....

Beer

Brats

Cream Puffs

and

Job descriptions with photos

Job descriptions with photos.

                                                                                                                                              I was thinking there should be photos of the machines, parts, and what the job would look like to help match candidates.

I know one could research the company.

But with temp and staffing agencies they just have a long job description and don't disclose the company.
                                                                                                                                             
Maybe this would help match candidates better, and stop turning away qualified workers?

Jobbing Tree, be aware!

Jobbing Tree

Shortly after posting a new resume on a job board, I received this email.

Jodine, Having come across your resume on a job board and noting that it describes prior Manufacturing/Operations exposure, I felt that it would potentially benefit you if I forwarded you the following Manufacturing/Operations job listing.

At your convenience, you may view a more detailed entry or apply for the position by visiting the provided URL. Category: Manufacturing/Operations Title: Production Worker

The Production Worker we are currently hiring for will have the following duties: 

If you would like to view more job openings follow the same link and either apply or register by completing the provided form and selecting the desired option. Best Regards,

When I clicked on the link, I found some of my personal information already filled out. My full name my phone number, email address, and location. Creeepy! Then I googled Jobbing Tree and found many complaints about Jobbing Tree. Flakelist

Don’t go to findtherightjob.com to search for jobs.

Don’t go to findtherightjob.com to search for jobs.

They sell your phone number to telemarketers.

After I signed up I started to receive phone calls from out of my area. I did not answer, but I googled the numbers to see if others reported these numbers too. There are complaints of these numbers and after signing up with findtherightjob.com.

There is no way to log out from this site or delete the profile. I get automatic job alerts but I can't tailor the alerts. The calls have stopped since I wrote this post.

I changed my name on the profile to Cow Dung. Now my job alert says "Cow, GO HERE to view available employment positions listed on FindTheRightJob." And I changed the phone number to one of their telemarketers.

I have been getting email alert every since I signed up. I received some interesting job search tips, but the links don't work. And there is no blog on the site. No way to share the info.

The jobs are sort of junk jobs. I don't think they are real jobs.

They claim to be on Facebook and Twitter. I have not checked that out yet. I am not on Facebook and not interested.

I checked the phone numbers I get calls from. I found complaints that others recieved the same calls after signing up with findtherightjob

Make your invite, Inviting!

Did you know you can personalize or customize the LinkedIn invite?

It looks like this

I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.

You can erase all that and use your own words.
I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn

Make sure you spell the person's name right, you read their profile, and remember something about them. Show some creative thinking.

Ideas

• I read your blog.
• I liked you answer in Q&A.
• I liked your comment in the group.
• Thank you for the interview.
• Thank you for showing your interest in me for a job.
• Tell the person what you liked.

Make your invite, Inviting!

Try this and most people will accept your invite.

jodinesplace

jodinesplace is working for me. I'm using it for the title of my blogs, urls, pinterest, scoopit, and twitter. I think I am finally onto something.

Newsle

I found Newsle, from reading a post on Brazen Careerist

3 Tools That Will Help You Totally Impress Your Interviewer

That led me to this article

How to Use Newsle During Your Job Hunt

Newsle is like Twitter and Pinterest combined. You can use your Facebook or LinkedIn to sign up. One of my LinkedIn connections is right; it’s kind of slow in picking up news about some people. Maybe it takes time.

jodinesplace

Feeling Satisfied!

I went to OfficeMax for a scan and email. I received excellent customer service. When I was done with my business; I asked about flash drives. The OfficeMax worker who helped me, showed me where to find them and answered my questions. He even suggested coming back next week when there would be a sale.

I was really satisfied!

I hope Kevin Bacon don't die!

Ever since Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, and Steve Jobs died; there has been no Hope, no Cash, or no Jobs. I

I hope Kevin Bacon don't die!

No Bacon!

Scott Walker Hates Your Grandma, Eats Babies for Lunch, I pinned this

Source: ahemvintage.wordpress.com via Jodine on Pinterest

LinkedIn Q&A, Asking a Question

To participate in LinkedIn Q&A, find the tab “More” the top of any page, scroll down to select “Answers”.

This will take you to the “Answers” homepage. You will find a choice to answer or ask a question. You get 10 questions per month. No limit to answers. You will see many to try to answer 50-500 questions per week.

First box The first box is where to put the opening question

Second Box Select “Next” another box opens, there you can add more to the question to help people understand your question and what you are thinking of. Remember many people answering questions are from different countries and don’t understand English.

3rd Box Choose a category for your question.
Choose only one, your question could get posted twice this way. You really should only post a question once.

Next I get best results by not selecting the Next 4 boxes Just press Ask Question.

Next There is an option to share questions with your connections.
I don’t recommend sharing questions to your connections. Not all connections are open to this kind of interaction. Try it once to see who responds then you know who is open or not open. Don’t over do it!

Next press Skip.

To see your question right away.

Go to the Answers homepage, scroll down toward the bottom of the page, select “See more questions", that will take you right to your question. Or go to "My Q&A", and select “My Questions”

I made the mistake my first time of reposting my question over and over because I didn’t see my question in the timeline or know how to see my questions.

It's best to go back, look it over and clarify immediately, if needed.

Once you publish a question it can’t be edited only clarified. It is best to write down your question first, think about it, spell check it too, before publishing. We are not perfect but we must try to be. It helps to have good spelling to make a good impression, especially when it’s your first question.

It's best to go back, look it over and clarify immediately, if needed.

Clarification You can respond to all the participants, correct something or explain yourself better. To add clarification  This can be found inside the question box. "Clarify my question" ⇐ select 

Sharing the question, there is a link on the bottom of the question and other ways to share the question. Don't mass email your connections. You can post a link in your updates for your connections to see, that way they can decide to answer the question or not.

Problems with LinkedIn with asking questions, there is no going back to edit, no spell check, no linkage ability for the asker.

Twisted Around

Been singing these 2 songs Go Light Your World and I Need an Angel

Found myself singing

Blow out your candle instead of Hold out your candle

And

I Need a Rainbow instead of I Need an Angel

(Let me know if you see the Scott Walker Ad on 1 of the links?)

LinkedIn Q&A, the quest for more questions to answer

LinkedIn Q&A, finding more questions to answer

1) I highly recommend connecting with people who regularly participate in Answers, if you want to be a Q&A participant.

When you connect with people who regularly participate in Q&A, you get to see what questions your connections answered.

You will find this on your homepage. It will say "Jane Doe answered 50 questions ", select the + and all the questions will drop down. Be aware some questions are old and closed. I always find out too late sometimes. I didn’t see the date of the question. I get new questions I never seen before this way. It’s a good way to interact with your connections too.

2) Go to the “Answers” section and look for the “Experts”, find “see all my answers”. I find more new questions to answer. And see how the Experts answer questions and if they are behaving.

3) Look for “see all my answers”and “see all my questions” is a way find more questions too. This appears in “Answers” when a member asks or answers questions. Right beside their name.

Go Light Your World

I can't get song out of my head. It was sung beautifully in my church Sunday.

America's Got Talent

Check this out!

This was fantastic and fun to watch on America’s Got Talent, (May 28 episode).

The Distinguished Men of Brass, who organized their brass band after all of them were laid off, were a sight for sore eyes. The gentlemen entertained all while securing themselves a place in Las Vegas.

They are the meaning of America’s Got Talent. We all have some talent but some really don’t have talent like this.

Sure Govenor Walker created jobs last year!

Sure Governor Walker created jobs last year!

Employment Agency Workers
Unemployment Insurance Workers
Resume writers
and Political Analysts

Wait a minute Mr. Postmaster!

Wait a minute Mr. Postmaster!
Don't take away the self-service kiosk at my local post office.

I use it several times a month. I love that I don't have to stand in line to wait for a customer service rep.

And I don't have to face Mr. Crabby Pants. It's a challenge to get customer satisfaction from this guy; even buying stamps is an unpleasant experience. (I have complained.)

My post office always has long lines meaning, very busy and being used; I don't know why you think nobody is using the post office's services.

I am very satisfied with international package services. I have never had a problem, never lost a package yet and cost much less than other delivery companies.

The kiosk is so easy to use! Don't take it away!

Don't take away post my office!

Twanks

   Twanks!

adorable



I repinned this on my Pinterest.



Source: cutearoo.com via Jodine on Pinterest

I tried it and I liked it. Bacon chocolate bar

I tried it and I liked it!

Vosges bacon chocolate bars.

I tried the milk chocolate and dark chocolate. I liked the dark chocolate better. The milk chocolate I could taste the bacon bits more, didn’t really like it.

The chocolate is divine!

One of my bars had a promo code for 15% of online purchase. It was like finding a golden ticket in a Wonka bar.

The price was 6.00 a bit high for a chocolate bar, it was worth it for a trial and a good splurge for the week.

I heard so much about this chocolate bar on 12most.com

 12 Most Delectable Dark Chocolate Bars
 

OH Govenor Walker!

I just witnessed a person who called a UI worker to discuss important issues so they could continue to get UI checks. The worker replied, Sorry I can't, it's 3:30 I am going home.

Well!

What I have been seeing from job seekers

What I have been seeing from job seekers

◊Unwillingness to learn how to write a resume and learn to use the computer
◊Scared to learn how to use a computer
◊Expect someone to write a resume or find a job for them, (only some agencies can do that).
◊Come unprepared to write a resume or fill out job applications
◊Don’t want to fill out online applications
◊Unwilling to take the time to learn
◊Make all kinds of excuse why they can’t use or learn how to use a computer

Believe me I have heard it all!

Just like many didn’t pay attention to the instructions for Milwaukee Career Expo. No ticket, no resume and, not dressed. I was told to follow the instruction or I would not be allowed to go in.

Here I am I just sat down and started with a simple instruction on how to copy and paste, from there I learned: basic Microsoft word, computer based research, blog management, some Google Documents, resume writing and more.

I made looking for a job a job and do it with great effort like I would on a job. I look for free ways to learn new skills and I have done it.

I blog to showcase my work skills and experience, keep busy, and learn something new. It helps my creative writing and I create better cover letters and resumes as a result.

Some look at me as if I am crazy and doing nothing about looking for a job. I am , I am filling out job applications, at least 2 per day. I tailor my resume for  each job. I research, companies, network, and polish my profile on LinkedIn.

I don't want just any job I want a job where I can stay for awhile; that's why I signed up for "TIME".  I already have 20+ years of OJT, once you hire me you will find I am a good worker and worthy of training.

I do help out when I am not busy with a resume or application. I also direct people to go their DWD job center for free service and advice.

Helping others at their own workstations

Press Operator-Plastic Injection Molding 2010, 2008
Inspected, processed, sometimes assemble plastic parts or products
Experienced with extrusion, semi automatic and automatic Plastic Injection molding machines
Operated Gate cutting machines and Plastic ultrasonic welding machine Accomplishments

•Learned new skills and to operate new machines
•Uncovered talent for plastics production work and inspection
•Proved to have the same ability to be flexible and adaptable as in the past
•Succeeded to learn how to work with 2-3 machines
 •Applied peer training experience, helped several new employees adapt to job in 1 hour
•Always completed each assignment and great attendance record
•Managed to find work between jobs through Adecco
•Successful in returning to workforce

Some reasons a worker would fall behind and need assistance.

• The inspection table was separate place and one would have to leave the machine.
• The grinder was separate from the workstation and the worker had to leave the workstation to use the grinder.
• The gate cutting machine wasn’t working.

If any of these situations occurred parts would pile up and seem impossible to get caught up.

These situations are when it’s a great time for someone who has the time would step up to help.

I liked helping and did all I could to help. There is a great feeling when someone comes to help. It feels so good to help out and see the person’s relief on their face. Then make them laugh so they get a smile on their face. That always makes the person feel better too.

I stepped up to help train in people so they would adjust quickly and wouldn’t give up. I liked the job and wanted others to like it too.

Press Operator-Plastic Injection Molding(1st experience)

View Jodine L. Ibeme's profile

Describe the jobs you have held in the past that was most gratifying.

Describe the jobs you have held in the past that was most gratifying.

My first real job, which lasted 10 years; I was given an opportunity to learn many tasks and contribute in many departments.

This is where I learned all my production skills, ethics, to be flexible, adaptable, and contribute to production many ways.

I succeeded in training individuals and multi person assembly line teams. I had no experience or education in training people. I just did it and learned as I go.

I now realize I was given a golden opportunity to work 10 years and gained so much OJT. This makes me valuable for any company.

My first temporary job of 8 months working with plastics; it was gratifying to know I could just walk into a job after 7 years break from work and do the job like I had been doing it for years.

I liked the variety of work and the challenge of working at 2 workstations at the same time, plus helping others at their own workstation.

I was even confident enough to help train new employees in, helped several new employees adapt to job in 1 hour

I proved to have the same ability to be flexible and adaptable as in the past.

What I have done these past 4 years.

What I have done these past 4 years.

I managed to keep working, with temporary assignments and part time work.
With these jobs I managed to clean up some debt, pay all bills, keep with rent, car repairs, support a husband, and my children. And have some fun once in awhile.

The only assistance I get is a free phone with free minutes, food stamps, and unemployment. There was a time my unemployment was only $99.00 per week. My current unemployment is $134.00 per week. I am still managing.  I never asked any family or person for assistance.

The phone has really been a lifesaver.

I lived without heat and air conditioning, I only turned on the heat when the windchill was below zero.

I walk to the job center, which is across the street. I can’t afford to drive around town looking for work. I research until I know there is a place to go for a job or when I have an interview.

I learned how to work a computer, the only real instructions I was given, was how to copy and paste and save on a disc and I went from there and learned how to do others things on the computer. I learned to use Microsoft Word, Google Documents, blogs, html, and social media networking.

Nobody knows what I really have accomplished in the past four years. I may look like I am just sitting here and not knowing what I am doing. I may not have job right now, but I am working on it. Sometimes I don’t give myself credit for all I have done. But I really achieved a lot and learned a lot. I made it this far!

I made it this far.

Wordle III

Thank you

Thank You!
☺

Reached to 45 views, May 16th and 32 views, May 17th
 Followers 24 wordpress and 195 twitter

I had seaweed salad and I liked it!

 
I ate seaweed salad and I liked it. I liked it so much I had a craving for it! So I searched my local stores to see if I could find seaweed. No luck!

So I tried to make something similar. I guess I can call it oriental coleslaw.
I bought
garlic flavored rice vinegar
sesame seed oil sweet
sour dipping sauce
2 8oz pre shredded coleslaw

I used the whole bottle of sweet and sour sauce, about ¼ cup of sesame oil, 3 Tablespoons of rice vinegar. Tossed it all together with the coleslaw and let it sit over night.

I achieved desired results I satisfied my craving for something oriental, seaweed salad and coleslaw.

I guessed right, I detected sesame oil on the seaweed salad.

Winter to Spring



Winter



Spring





Backyard Circus II, through the Leaves

Wild turkeys
Wild turkeys live in the woods and come out into the field at least once a day.
This weekend one turkey ventured all the way to the backyard. I have never observed the turkeys coming so far. I also observed turkeys getting caught in a downpour. They do not drown in the rain, like I have heard.

Squirrels
There are now 3 gray squirrels and 1 brown squirrel visiting. I had to stop putting out bird food, they were eating everything.

Birds
One special visitor, Baltimore oriole!

The birds are just like cats when you talk on the phone. I have to stand by the window to get a strong signal. The birds think I am talking to them; they all come and start talking back louder. Just like cat meowing louder because they are getting mad you are not paying attention to them. When I am done talking they are all gone.

The chickadees are the only ones that show thanks for the food, they come right to the window as if to show me and thank me.


Soon the birds will be playing hide and seek with me!



All the Employers see on Job Center of Wisconsin

This is the preview of a resume on Job Center of Wisconsin. I try to cram information in the Skills section so an employer can see how far I am willing to commute for work and the DWD program I am in.

If an employer contacts me through Job Center of Wisconsin I refer to the number my resume is assigned. The employer only sees your assigned number, no address or email.

Match Profile

Looking for work in: Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington Counties

OBJECTIVE

Mid level skilled manufacturing production worker and machine operator

Press Operator-Plastic Injection Molding
Inspection Tester/Sorter
Machine operator
Production worker

WORK EXPERIENCE

<><><><><><><><>

Plastics Worker and Fastener Sorter 9/2008 to 12/2011

Retail Production Worker 1/2011 to 7/2011

Machine Operator 7/2009 to 10/2009

Machine Operator and Inspector 1/2008 to 3/2008

Production Paint Line Operator 2/1997 to 12/2000

Leather Goods Production Assembler 8/1987 to 2/1997

EDUCATION

Highest Grade Completed: Certificate or Diploma beyond High School
Course(s) of Study:

<><><><><><><><>

Completed 2 yr program. Food preparation, restaurant kitchen and institutional kitchen.

OCCUPATION PREFERENCES

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Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other: 1 - 2 years

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders: 1 - 2 years

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers: 6 - 10 years

Desired Salary: $10.00 Per Hour

SKILLS

Mid level skilled manufacturing production worker and machine operator

Interested in contributing to your organization, advancing skills and experience as

Press Operator-Plastic Injection Molding
Inspection Tester/Sorter
Machine operator
Production worker

Seeking work within 30 miles of West Bend, WI

Participant Workforce Development program: TIME

Your organization could get reimbursed for hiring and training me.

Manufacturing jobs, no temporary or staffing agencies, full time work, Wisconsin

Managed and trained individuals and multi person teams

Adapted, contributed, gained experience in many departments

Press Operator-Plastic Injection Molding
Inspector
Machine operator
Production Worker
Assembler
Material Handler
Packer
Peer and new employee Trainer

Micrometers
Calipers
Scales
Ultrasonic plastic welding machine
Ceramic powder injection molding machine
Punch press
Compression molding machine
Hydraulic die cutting machine

AVAILABILITY

Full-Time, Full-Time Temporary
Shift(s):
First, Second, Third
Work Day(s):
Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Has Transportation Available
Has a Valid Drivers License

Updated 05/11/2012

Milwaukee Career Expo May 10th, 2012

I went to the Milwaukee Career Expo May 10th,2012

Preregistration was required to get a ticket to enter.

I received letter informing me of the Milwaukee Career Expo through the state office Department of Workforce Development.

I had to have a resume on Job Center of Wisconsin, fill out a self assessment survey and show it to Department of Workforce Development representative to get my ticket.

I researched the list of employers and made a list of the ones I wanted to visit. I brought 15 resumes, handed out 11.

Many of the jobs were too far for me to commute. Only one employer may be a match.

Only one employer was kind of cold, only willing to talk to and accept resumes for qualified job seekers for current openings.

When I arrived there was no signage at other entrances, I parked in lot way too far from the building. Later I found a tiny sign while walking back to my car.

Instructions

Job Center of Wisconsin and the letter posted all the requirements and instructions. There was no reason not to be prepared.

The flyer said, be dressed for interviews, bring 30 resumes.

Many of the job seekers didn’t come prepared, no ticket, and not dressed for interview.

Attendance: 72 employers, 2000 job seekers!

Milwaukee Career Expo

Flaming Habeneros!

My husband is from another country, which uses habeneros very often in cooking. He did not know habeneros were available in America too. He met other people from his country that brought habeneros and other food stuffs from his country for him to cook with.

So from then on we were making dishes from his country. Pepper Soup with okra.

Our children were very small when my husband started to cook with habeneros.

My husband had a habit when the children showed signs of any illness; I had to head for medicine and give them all medicine to stop the illness in it's tracks.

I was in charge of grinding the habeneros and okra.
I was grinding away, the children were coughing, and sneezing and eyes were tearing. My husband thought they were sick. He said get the medicine. My children ran to hide from taking medicine.

Then he looks at me, I am in the same condition as the children. I look at him his eyes are watering too. We opened the windows to let the fumes out. We quickly recovered.

From then on we prepared habeneros with the windows open, even in the winter when the wind-chill was below zero.

My husband usually preferred 6 habeneros!

Once I made the mistake of using the grinder for fruit smoothie and got habenero taste and flaming effects of 6 habeneros in a fruit smoothie.

I know I could have used another grinder, but I didn’t have that option. And didn’t know what was going to happen to the smoothie.

Grinder tip

I found the easiest and best way to clean out all habeneros residues out of the grinder, is to grind the habeneros first then, okra, onion, or some greens.