ON THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM...
• We'll take you to the VEX robotics championship where high school students learn the value of collaboration and team work.
• You'll meet a man who turned tragedy into triumph by designing affordable motorcycles specifically for wheelchair users.
• We'll also tell you more about the growing problem of human trafficking in Hawaii.
• And you'll hear about college programs that can put you on the path to rewarding careers!
You can also view segments from the current episode and past shows on our CCTV YouTube Channel, by clicking here.
WHEN TO WATCH...
With OC16 Interactive, you can now see Career Changers TV anytime! Just tune to digital channel 96 or high-definition channel 951 and select the episode you want. Below is our normal daily schedule on Channel 16 and 1016, subject to change for high school sports. You can also find past shows on OC16's website by clicking here.
SCHEDULE
| Mondays | 9:00am |
| Tuesdays | 8:00 am |
| Wednesdays | 2:00 pm |
| Thursdays | 8:30 pm |
| Fridays | 2:30 am |
| Saturdays | 6:30 pm |
| Sundays | 12:30 am |
IN THE NEWS
Expand Your Career Potential
Good U.S. News & World Report article on ways to boost your career -- because no one else is going to do it for you. Click here for some timely advice.
Make Jobs Come to You
The best jobs aren't always advertised. Here's some ways to develop leads and create your own job opportunities. U.S. News link.
10 Most Common Interview Questions
Don't wing it when you have an important job interview! Practice your answers first. Go to this link for suggestions on how to handle the most frequently asked questions.
Inventors Wanted for As-Seen-On-TV Products
This article is about folks with big dreams pitching their creations to TeleBrands, a company that produces those infomercials you love to hate. But wait -- there's more...
Marketing Your Biz with Facebook
Good NY Times primer on using FB to build your customer base. Click here.
Remember That Funny Drunk Photo of You?
Yep... Your Prospective Boss Saw It Too!
That's the gist of a recent New York Times article, which says nearly half of all employers are now checking social networks such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter when screening potential hires.
Out of 2,600 managers and human resource workers surveyed, over one third said they REJECTED job candidates because of content they found on the web related to that person. Provocative photos were the number one reason they chose not to hire someone. Many cited references to drinking and drug use on web sites as red flags.
Another red flag was bad-mouthing former employers or colleagues online, and poor spelling or grammar. So if you must vent, at least make sure you display decent writing skills in your talk-stink posts, eh?
To read the complete NYT article, click here
And to see examples of what NOT to do with your party pictures, check out this site.. Warning: some photos NSFW (not safe for work) or possibly offensive -- unless you are a recent college graduate, in which case many of the photos will seem familiar.
In future CAREER CHANGERS shows, look for new segments on...
• How internships can lead to full-time employment.
• Where to get training for jobs that are in demand.
• Using social media to boost your business.
• Employer interview pet peeves -- and how to avoid those mistakes.
* Unusual career choices and much, much more!
February Prize Giveaway Details
The first five viewers who correctly identify the location in question on our show will win a free Rescue Streamer® worth $30. Invented by Dr. Rob Yonover, it's a must-have signaling device for hikers, fishermen and boaters (click here for the video).
Submit your answers, as well as name and mailing address to richfigel@gmail.com. Even if you aren't among the first five, you might be eligible for a future prize drawing. Keep watching each month for other prizes and exclusive offers!
AS SEEN ON CAREER CHANGERS TV!
The LIFE/FLOAT is the affordable alternative to an expensive life raft that every boater should have on board! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
Kupu is a non-profit organization that is looking for high school and college students who want to work in the environmental field. Paid internships are available. Here's the video link.
For more news you can use and timely career-related topics, visit the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Career Changers blog. New posts added two or three times per week!
Our sponsor Diversified Exterminators will give you 5% off any tenting or pest control service if you tell them you saw their commercial on Career Changers TV. Here's the YouTube clip of the segment we did about their rodent control expert, Frank the Rat-Catcher.
Interested in the entertainment biz? Award-winning screenwriter Rich Figel shares personal experiences in his Squashed Gecko blog about the TV and movie industry, as well as other opportunities for writers.
Don't forget to check out our useful links and resources on the left-hand side of this page!
SEE CAREER CHANGERS ON YouTube!
Watch videos from past and current shows on our CCTV YouTube Channel
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