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Headhunter Hiring Secrets 2.0
How to FIRE Up Your Career and Land Your IDEAL Job!
Skip Freeman's book offers advice on how to write a cover letter that can increase your chances of being hired.
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Here's some advice from Skip Freeman author of a book called headhunters hiring secrets add a PS to the bottom of that Cover letter that can actually increase the chances of that letter being read by...
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 24, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 24, 2024
Skip Freeman's book offers advice on how to write a cover letter that can increase your chances of being hired.
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Here's some advice from Skip Freeman author of a book called headhunters hiring secrets add a PS to the bottom of that Cover letter that can actually increase the chances of that letter being read by up to 75 percent.
Clean Treats for Everyone
Healthy Desserts and Snacks Made with Simple, Real Food Ingredients
Tom mentioned a book he wrote, called "Desserts for Everyone" which discussed the difference between gelato, frozen custard, and ice cream, specifically their fat content.
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It's in my latest book, Desserts for Everyone.
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 23, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 23, 2024
Tom mentioned a book he wrote, called "Desserts for Everyone" which discussed the difference between gelato, frozen custard, and ice cream, specifically their fat content.
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It's in my latest book, Desserts for Everyone.
Headhunter Hiring Secrets 2.0
How to FIRE Up Your Career and Land Your IDEAL Job!
The book's author, Skip Freeman, recommends adding a PS to the bottom of a cover letter to increase the chances of it being read.
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Skip Freeman, author of a book called Head Hunters' Hiring Secrets.
— Episode: B&T Extra: Coupon Date Nights with Alli...
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Episode: B&T Extra: Coupon Date Nights with Alli Breen
The book's author, Skip Freeman, recommends adding a PS to the bottom of a cover letter to increase the chances of it being read.
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Skip Freeman, author of a book called Head Hunters' Hiring Secrets.
Add a PS to the bottom of that cover letter.
That can actually increase the chances of that letter being read by up to 75%.
Some people actually glance down and read the PS first.
Where the Sidewalk Ends Special Edition with 12 Extra Poems
Poems and Drawings
The book was mentioned as a favorite of Tom's, and it was described as a classic.
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My favorite was, 'Where the Sidewalk Ends.'
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 22, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 22, 2024
The book was mentioned as a favorite of Tom's, and it was described as a classic.
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My favorite was, 'Where the Sidewalk Ends.'
The Underdogs Rock 'n' Roll Over
The speaker mentioned that Alice Cooper is a great artist and recommended the book "Rock and Roll Animal".
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Will you read Rock and Roll Animal?
— Episode: B&T Extra: Snuffles and Nicknames
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Episode: B&T Extra: Snuffles and Nicknames
The speaker mentioned that Alice Cooper is a great artist and recommended the book "Rock and Roll Animal".
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Will you read Rock and Roll Animal?
Great artist.
It's Hard for Me to Live with Me
A Memoir
It was mentioned as a wonderful autobiography that listeners should listen to. It was about the basketball player who played for the Kentucky Wildcats and then the NBA. The player was addicted to opioids and that the worst thing he did was sign a shoe deal.
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I'm listening to Rex Chapman's autobiography actually
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 19, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 19, 2024
It was mentioned as a wonderful autobiography that listeners should listen to. It was about the basketball player who played for the Kentucky Wildcats and then the NBA. The player was addicted to opioids and that the worst thing he did was sign a shoe deal.
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I'm listening to Rex Chapman's autobiography actually
Wonderful, it's wonderful and you especially you know what I'm talking about you should listen to
Headhunter Hiring Secrets 2.0
How to FIRE Up Your Career and Land Your IDEAL Job!
Skip Freeman, the author of the book 'Headhunter's Hiring Secrets', recommended adding a PS to the bottom of a cover letter to increase the chances of it being read.
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If you want to buy a cover letter, here's some advice from Skip Freeman, author of a book called Headhunter's Hiring Secrets.
— Episode: B&T Extra: I'm Dextro-Amphibious
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Episode: B&T Extra: I'm Dextro-Amphibious
Skip Freeman, the author of the book 'Headhunter's Hiring Secrets', recommended adding a PS to the bottom of a cover letter to increase the chances of it being read.
"
If you want to buy a cover letter, here's some advice from Skip Freeman, author of a book called Headhunter's Hiring Secrets.
Add a PS to the bottom of that cover letter.
That can actually increase the chances of that letter being read by up to 75%.
Some people actually glance down and read the PS first.
If I did it
Confessions of the Killer
A comedian wrote a joke about OJ Simpson, saying that "cancer just released a book called if I had done it." The joke referenced the OJ Simpson story.
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But somebody goes a cancer just released a book called if I had done it.
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 12, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 12, 2024
A comedian wrote a joke about OJ Simpson, saying that "cancer just released a book called if I had done it." The joke referenced the OJ Simpson story.
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But somebody goes a cancer just released a book called if I had done it.
The OJ Simpson story.
Of Mice and Men
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Just Kids
An Autobiography
The speaker mentioned that the book was about Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Did you read the Patty Smith book about what? I'm sorry. No, I'm not a fan of hers sorry. Well, it's got Mapplethorpe all through the book that's why I thought you might have.
— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 28, 2024
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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 28, 2024
The speaker mentioned that the book was about Robert Mapplethorpe.
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Did you read the Patty Smith book about what? I'm sorry. No, I'm not a fan of hers sorry. Well, it's got Mapplethorpe all through the book that's why I thought you might have.
The Odyssey
The Odyssey, an epic poem, was mentioned in context of a fictional scenario where Homer joins the United States Marine Corps.
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its gym neighbors as Homer pile usmc
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 11, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for April 11, 2024
The Odyssey, an epic poem, was mentioned in context of a fictional scenario where Homer joins the United States Marine Corps.
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its gym neighbors as Homer pile usmc
Mr. Mercedes
A Novel (1) (The Bill Hodges Trilogy)
The book 'Mr. Mercedes' was mentioned and it is being adapted into a series that is airing on Peacock.
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There's a series on I think it's peacock called Mr. Mercedes. It's a Stephen King book that they've made into a series
— Episode: Full Show Podcast for March 29, 2024
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Episode: Full Show Podcast for March 29, 2024
The book 'Mr. Mercedes' was mentioned and it is being adapted into a series that is airing on Peacock.
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There's a series on I think it's peacock called Mr. Mercedes. It's a Stephen King book that they've made into a series
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Classic Children's Book
In the episode, the hosts corrected a common misconception by noting that the classic children's title was written by Marjorie Williams, not Beatrix Potter. The discussion was brief and factual, focusing solely on the author's identity without delving into the book's content or recommending it to listeners.
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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - September 4, 2024
The Velveteen Rabbit was written by Marjorie Williams, not Beatrix Potter.
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Velveteen rabbit was Marjorie Williams.
The Terror Factory
Tenth Anniversary Edition
The speakers mentioned a new analysis of the 1845 ill-fated expedition where the crew of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror all died in pursuit of the Northwest Passage. DNA analysis of remains identified cut marks consistent with cannibalism on Captain James Fitz James' jaw, suggesting officers were also consumed.
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We have a new record, but the way they achieved this record is they put a parachute on it.
— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - October 3, 2024
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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - October 3, 2024
The speakers mentioned a new analysis of the 1845 ill-fated expedition where the crew of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror all died in pursuit of the Northwest Passage. DNA analysis of remains identified cut marks consistent with cannibalism on Captain James Fitz James' jaw, suggesting officers were also consumed.
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We have a new record, but the way they achieved this record is they put a parachute on it.
I read the Dan Simmons book. I haven't seen the miniseries.
I loved it. The Terror is wonderful.
Good Old Boy
A Delta Boyhood
Strongly recommended for its music, it was called a work of genius and a top 10 album of all time.
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I recommend the album Good Old Boys.
— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 23, 2024
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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 23, 2024
Strongly recommended for its music, it was called a work of genius and a top 10 album of all time.
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I recommend the album Good Old Boys.
Top 10 of all time. It's a work of genius.
Top 10 of all the albums ever made.
Living the Dream, The Morning After Music School
A DIY Guide to the Music Business
This album was called a brilliant album, every song was described as untouchable.
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That is a brilliant album. Pete Yorn music for the morning after you can't touch it every song you can't touch it.
— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 23, 2024
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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 23, 2024
This album was called a brilliant album, every song was described as untouchable.
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That is a brilliant album. Pete Yorn music for the morning after you can't touch it every song you can't touch it.
I'm sure you're not familiar with it.
Top 10 ever.
Best albums ever made. Pete Yorn.
As the Waffle Burns
The hosts discussed Michael McDonald's new book, which was co-written with Paul Reiser, and expressed excitement about reading it. They also mentioned that one of them had just finished it.
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Michael McDonald's Welcome to the Waffle House.
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Episode: B&T Extra: Jeff Oskay “In Paris”, Pot Slang, & Bo...
The hosts discussed Michael McDonald's new book, which was co-written with Paul Reiser, and expressed excitement about reading it. They also mentioned that one of them had just finished it.
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Michael McDonald's Welcome to the Waffle House.
Michael McDonald's been on our minds because he has a great new book out there.
I look forward to reading it.
I just finished it yesterday.
And his book is terrific.
If That's What it Takes (The Sumner Brothers Series Book 6)
The hosts briefly talked about the book, which discusses Michael McDonald's time in the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, mentioning his humorous anecdotes about his experiences with other musicians.
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It's called, if that's what it takes...
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Episode: B&T Extra: Jeff Oskay “In Paris”, Pot Slang, & Bo...
The hosts briefly talked about the book, which discusses Michael McDonald's time in the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, mentioning his humorous anecdotes about his experiences with other musicians.
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It's called, if that's what it takes...
It's about being in the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan.
The Body
A Guide for Occupants
The movie *Stand By Me* was based on the novella *The Body* by Stephen King.
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Good film. Good film.
— Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 22, 2024
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Episode: The BOB & TOM Show - August 22, 2024
The movie *Stand By Me* was based on the novella *The Body* by Stephen King.
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Good film. Good film.
Yeah, I love that based on the novella *The Body* by Stephen King.
The Famous Amos story
The face that launched a thousand chips
The hosts briefly brought up the title of the book, mistakenly speculating that it might be an adult or pornographic work and expressing confusion about its subject matter. They did not provide any recommendation or detailed analysis, treating it as a curiosity rather than a serious recommendation.
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Episode: B&T Extra: A Real McCoy
It was mentioned as the title of a book, with speculation that it may be an adult cinema or pornographic book, and the hosts attempted to understand the content.
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Famous Anus, stories from a decade under the sin fluence.
This is a book about who the heck is this?
Adult cinema?
What is it about?
It's a book out there.
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