Category Archives: Career & Jobs

Yoga Master Michael Fukumura “Follow Your Bliss” 4:42 min

Posted on August 12, 2014 by authenjen

This is a story of one man’s journey from his parents’ plan for his proper education and career to eventually following his heart to a less conventional but more fulfilling job. Here is the transcript for Yoga Master Michael Fukumura

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The Expert Comedy Sketch 7:35min

Posted on August 11, 2014 by authenjen

An engineer in a meeting with sales / project managers and clients with high expectations.  Here is the transcript for The Expert Comedy Sketch

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Zendesk: Sh-t Support Agents Actually Say

Posted on May 13, 2014 by authenjen

This is a series of typical one-liners that customer service agents say often. Zendesk.com is a major helpdesk solutions provider. Here is the transcript for Zendesk — Sh-t Support Agents Say

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David Grady – The Conference Call 4:46min

Posted on December 29, 2013 by authenjen

Here is the transcript for David Grady – The Conference Call

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The UnAccountables

Posted on November 30, 2013 by authenjen

Here is the transcript for The UnAccountables — Crucial Accountability This is an entertaining video by Vital Smarts, promoting their training programs.  There is a team manager and three staff members and a missed deadline.  There are good phrases for handling … Continue reading →

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Public Speaking & Networking Lunch with Local Business Owner 5:47min

Posted on November 5, 2013 by authenjen

  Here is the transcript for Public Speaking and Networking Lunch with a Local Business Owner

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Unpaid intern demands to be paid 2:19min

Posted on October 9, 2013 by authenjen

This is a short video about a guy who worked for free in the film industry in order to get his foot in the door (to make some contacts and get started in that industry) and now he’s suing Fox … Continue reading →

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The Future of Learning, Networked Society – Ericsson 20:16min

Posted on September 10, 2013 by authenjen

  Here is the transcript for The Future of Learning – The Networked Society Ericsson

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Polyvore Visits Community Member Golestaneh 1:29min

Posted on July 26, 2013 by authenjen

This is a quick look at the how a law student-turned-fasion designer and business owner got started on the website Polyvore. Here is the transcript for Polyvore Visits Community Member Golestaneh

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Chevron’s Gorgon Project: Creating Jobs and Energy 6:30min

Posted on March 13, 2013 by authenjen

Note: I don’t own the rights to this video. Here is the transcript for Chevrons Gorgon Project — Creating Jobs and Energy

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What Most Schools Don’t Teach 9:34min

Posted on March 5, 2013 by authenjen

Here is the transcript for What Most Schools Don’t Teach  

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Backyard Farmers by Necessity: Self-sufficient and Debt-free 6:24min

Posted on October 4, 2012 by authenjen

Here is the transcript for Backyard Farmers by Necessity — Self-Sufficient and Debt Free  

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