Topic: Resume

A donation from Andrew Snyder leads to a discussion about the health benefits of kale and the importance of podcasting as a historical innovation. The segment includes a cross-promotion for the Tacoma Language Academy's Spanish placement quiz and Linda Lou Patkin’s resume service, Image Makers Inc. The hosts emphasize the value of being bilingual in states like California and Texas.

Listeners promoting their small businesses are featured, including Martell Hardware, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, and Image Makers Inc. Linda Lubatkin, the "Duchess of Jobs," offers resume services for professionals. Shafina English is thanked for her $200 birthday donation and her long-standing support of the show from San Francisco.

Bonnie Ray of "Bonnie's Bullets & Barrels" is recognized for her business success and partnership with Sig Sauer. Linda Lou Patkin's resume service, Image Makers Inc., is also highlighted for helping professionals secure jobs. The segment concludes with a list of $50 donors and birthday wishes for David Oliver, who shares a birthday with Donald Trump.

A series of high-value donations are read, including a $1,000 contribution from a retired Army air defense officer in Huntsville. The segment includes promotions for listener-owned businesses such as Manuka Gold pain relief and Scarlet Macaw resort wear, alongside a discussion of President Trump's collection of military challenge coins.

A Stanford study titled "Algorithmic Monocultures in Hiring" reveals that 90% of companies use the same few AI vendors to screen job applicants. These tools often assign a single score to a candidate that persists for up to 330 days across multiple employers, leading to "systemic rejection" where a qualified applicant is automatically blocked by the same algorithm at different firms.

The hosts thank Associate Executive Producers, including Eli the Coffee Guy and Linda Lou Patkin. A promotional mention for "Manuka Gold" relief gel is included as a thank-you to donor Dennis Cadle. Other producers are recognized for their professional services in Starlink reselling, resume writing, and coffee roasting.

Dvorak issues a correction for a previous "Tip of the Day," clarifying that the recommended Badia seasoning must be the "no added salt" version. Linda Lou Patkin, the "Duchess of Jobs," is thanked for her support and her professional resume writing services at ImageMakersInc.com.

The donation segment continues with contributions from Associate Executive Producers. Matthew Benjamin Clark discusses applying the Value for Value model to his books, while small business owners like Eli the Coffee Guy and Linda Lupatkin promote their services. The hosts offer advice on the V4V model for authors and play requested jingles for the donors.

A series of producer notes includes a "boots on the ground" report from a farmer in Ukraine describing the impact of the war on agriculture and the local economy. Other donations come from a former Apple employee now selling Manuka honey and a resume-writing professional. The segment reinforces the diverse professional backgrounds of the show's "Producers" and their contributions of time, talent, and treasure.

Sir Mike the Fortunate reported success using the "Value for Value" model in his residential real estate brokerage in North Carolina, where clients voluntarily paid more than his standard fee. Additionally, Linda Liu, Duchess of Jobs, promoted her executive resume writing services at imagemakersinc.com. The hosts encourage listeners to apply the show's economic principles to their own businesses.

Eli the Coffee Guy warned producers that Gigawatt Coffee is running low on its Ethiopian Guji organic blend. Meanwhile, Linda Lou Patkin of Image Makers Inc. provided advice on whether to include "No Agenda Producer" status on a professional resume. She suggests it is a great addition for those in media or entertainment but should otherwise be kept on LinkedIn.

A series of high-value donations are read, including contributions from Mike Delaney, who recently passed a cybersecurity exam, and Eli the Coffee Guy. Linda Lou Patkin, the "Duchess of Jobs," is highlighted for her resume-writing services at ImageMakers Inc., alongside numerous birthday wishes for John C. Dvorak.

Producers are acknowledged for their contributions, including a new collaboration between Gigawatt Coffee and Little John’s Candies to create coffee-infused chocolate bars. Professional services from producers, such as resume writing and disaster recovery, are also highlighted. Several individuals are elevated to the peerage, receiving titles like "Sir Rick the Hammer" and "Dame Early Turtle" for their continued support.

The final segment of the donation drive features a "shameless plug" for the Eager To Be Healthy podcast and a promotion for Linda Lou Patkin’s resume service, Image Makers Inc. Adam Curry mentions a call from Hollywood producer Dana Brunetti, who offered assistance for John's recovery. The hosts reiterate the "value for value" model and encourage listeners to support the show through time, talent, or treasure.

A discussion on Rh-negative blood explores the theory that it lacks a connection to primate ancestors. Eli the Coffee Guy is knighted as the "Baron of Beans" alongside his wife, Dame Jen. Promotional mentions are made for Kate Dietrich's "John C. Travel Bag" and Linda Lou Patkin's executive resume services at Image Makers Inc.

Announcements include a Chicagoland meetup at Hailstorm Brewing on March 7th and a promotion for La Jolla Salt Corporation's exfoliating scrubs. A donation from Urk, Netherlands, prompts a discussion about the conservative Dutch town's history and its unique canal-based transport. Additionally, Linda Lepatkin is recognized as the "Duchess of Jobs" for her resume writing services.

Linda Lupakin of ImageMakers Inc. is recognized for her support, and David Elcott is knighted as "Sir Voip of the Jersey Shore" for his long career in voice-over IP. Per Elcott's request, the hosts perform a brief, chaotic musical interlude using various noisemakers and instruments.

The final segment of donor thank-yous features Little John's Candies, which is offering a "10% save, 10% donate" promotion for the holidays. La Jolla Salt Corporation and Linda Lou Patkin of Image Makers Inc are also highlighted for their ongoing support. The hosts emphasize the importance of these "Value for Value" contributions in keeping the show operational without traditional advertising.

Donations from small business owners, including Little John's Candies and Gigawatt Coffee, are acknowledged. The hosts promote listener-owned businesses ranging from professional resume writing to high-end Italian plastering and wallpapering in California.

A final round of donations was acknowledged, including contributions from Concord, North Carolina, and Columbus, Ohio. A producer from Dearborn, Michigan, used his donation to "de-douche" a local figure, while others requested "Jobs Karma" for their ongoing employment searches. The segment highlighted the global reach of the show, with a Bitcoin donation arriving from a listener in Chiang Mai, Thailand.