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by Mark Anthony Dyson

The Bert and Ernie Job seeker Lesson

Why should the job seeker care? There is much to be said about the job seeker who creates value beyond the workplace.

It might be a slow news cycle that we cared that Facebook is running a campaign for Bert and Ernie marrying–assuming that they’re gay. It doesn’t matter if they’re hermaphrodites, they are role models for the generations.

Never arrested for anything, nor at fault for break-ups.

No drug arrests, no loitering.

Nothing.

Yet, their role in our children’s education is priceless. We’re not exactly sure if they get paid or not for teaching our children letters, words, or not. I will say that they have one of the most important volunteer jobs in America.

From what I could find, they have talked about their roles one time in 10 years, maybe longer.

Newsweek interviewed them in 2002, asking about what they do:

Why did you decide to make a movie?

ERNIE: We were just playing around with words, and somehow it ended up on tape.

BERT: Bootleg, I think.

But why are words so important?

B: We need words to sing and to write and to talk on the phone. Without words we’d all have to get jobs as mimes.

E: And NEWSWEEK would be blank.

(BERT AND ERNIE. Newsweek, 00289604, 7/8/2002, Vol. 140, Issue 2)

No matter the premise, Bert and Ernie will be remembered for their contributions, and the value they have delivered to several generations.

Jobseekers must focus on offering value in every phase of the job search, to be invaluable and memorable. Think of what is unique to you, and promote it to your network and potential employers.

Don’t ever believe that you will fairly be compensated for what you do. If your achievements and accomplishes have a price, like unrequited love, satisfaction will remain unachieved.

Value is priceless.

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I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.

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  1. Mark Anthony Dyson says:
    August 22, 2011 at 11:39 am

    The Bert and Ernie Jobseeker Lesson: Offer Priceless Value http://wso.li/uVa

  2. Michelle T Lederman says:
    August 22, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    The Bert and Ernie Jobseeker Lesson: Offer Priceless Value http://wso.li/uVa

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