Stuck – A Short Essay

Hey Guys!
Well, it’s been a couple weeks since my last blog, but this is a note to let you know that I’m not done just yet!!  I have a summary blog in the works, but this note is to tide you over until I get that finished.

At the beginning of my 8-week journey, a filmmaker [...]

September 1st, 2010 | 0 Comments

Final Thoughts on Job #7

Job #7 was a full week of learning! Even though Clayton Homes wasn’t on my list of jobs that Sean Aiken gave me for the One-Week Job Program, I am thankful they hosted me for week #7. In case you’re behind, you can read my first two posts of this week here and here.
After working [...]

August 28th, 2010 | 0 Comments

Not an Ipad…An I-House!

This week I am working with Clayton Homes, the largest home building company is the United States! I spent my first day at the corporate office with the I-house specialist, Beth. To read my first post about Job #7, click here.
Day #2 was full of a variety of tasks as I spent the day with [...]

August 26th, 2010 | 0 Comments

Conclusions on Communications

Well my week with the PR/Media Relations expert at the TELUS World of Science came to a close…and I would have to say that it was one of my favorite weeks!
Cassandra brought me along to EVERY meeting she had, and introduced me to so many different parts of the Science Centre.  We talked about media [...]

August 24th, 2010 | 0 Comments

Job #7: Bob the Builder, Move Out of My Way!

Kieley here!
Sorry for disappearing from blog world over the past week! I’ve been in the process of moving and in case that wasn’t enough, I picked up a cold and have been trying to get well.
In case you’ve been following Michelle and Amanda’s blogs, you’ve noticed that they finished Job #8 last week. I am [...]

August 23rd, 2010 | 1 Comment

What It Takes: Market Time!

Greetings!
I’m back home in Tennessee this week! It’s been hectic since my family and I moved this week from Cleveland to Knoxville, Tennessee. In case you’re behind on the blog, you can read my posts from Job #6 at Dallas Market Center here and here.
To recap: I spent Wednesday-Sunday last week working at Dallas Market [...]

August 19th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Brewing Up Some Business…

Man. I love coffee.
The crew at Pennylicks Gourmet Cafe in Toronto – in short – were amazing.  Chris, Steve, Rene, and Diego – THANK YOU!
Even though it was sweltering outside, inside the cafe I learned how to froth milk, deal with crazy customers, and make a mean panini…!
I spent the majority of my time at [...]

July 8th, 2010 | 0 Comments

Poetic Photography Wrap-Up

Week One – Photographer

It all started off with a whim and a worry,
Not knowing who, where, or how hard to hurry.
But the woman I met put my worries to rest,
She explained the whole thing, without any stress.
She called clients and agents, models and friends,
She figured and triggered and spared all expense.
On shoot day she shot [...]

July 3rd, 2010 | 2 Comment

OWJ Program Finalists – Coming Soon!

Applications for the first semester of the One-Week Job Program are now closed!
We had many great submissions and have narrowed it down for you to vote.
The finalists have been notified and we’re gathering a few more questions in order to accurately profile them on the website. After that, we’ll be posting their video along [...]

May 18th, 2010 | 0 Comments

Why Am I Doing This?

I have learned a lot about myself through travel, which has provided me with many great life experiences, yet has not provided too much work experience and I still have no idea what I want to do.
After finishing my degree, I made a promise to myself that I would not settle for a [...]

January 24th, 2007 | 19 Comment

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Comments regarding the “My Generation” page.

January 24th, 2007 | 28 Comment

Donations to Make Poverty History

Donations can be made through Oxfam Canada as they handle the accounts of Make Poverty History and can issue charitable receipts for income tax purposes.
Here is the link to the Oxfam Canada donate page.

In order to ensure that Make Poverty History receives your donation, be sure to put “For MakePovertyHistory.ca via One Week Job [...]

January 23rd, 2007 | 3 Comment

February 12th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OneWeekJob.com asks ‘Would you hire Sean Aiken for one week?’
VANCOUVER, BC — In an attempt to find his passion, Sean Aiken, 25, has created a website that allows any individual or company from across Canada to make him a job offer for one week. He will continue to fulfill jobs one [...]

January 23rd, 2007 | 0 Comments

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is all your earnings going to the Make Poverty History/ONE Campaign, or are you taking out some for travel expenses?
Any proceeds from the jobs is directly donated to the respective campaign by the individual or the company. This way Make Poverty History/ONE can issue the tax receipts and I don’t have to worry [...]

January 12th, 2007 | 18 Comment

Previous News Releases

July 23rd, 2007
One Week Job Launches Internet TV Show
June 13th, 2007
OneWeekJob.com Founder to Write Weekly Column for Globe & Mail Careers Section About His Journey
June 8th, 2007
NiceJob.ca sponsors the ‘One Week Job guy’ to help with travel expenses
May 18th, 2007
Ten Weeks of OneWeekJob.com shows diversity of career options
February 12th, 2007
OneWeekJob.com asks ‘Would you hire Sean [...]

January 2nd, 2007 | 0 Comments