# Career Advice on The No Agenda Show Career Advice comes up in 10 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** June 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/management.md), [Podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [April Fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fools.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Ben Hammersley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-hammersley.md), [Britney Spears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britney-spears.md), [Broadcast News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcast-news.md), [Broadcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadcasting.md), [Dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [Employment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/employment.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Craig Jones and BT Dave Career Advice Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 5:31:43–5:33:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/craig-jones-and-bt-dave-career-advice-anecdotes.md Craig Jones shares a story from the mid-2010s when John C. Dvorak gave him honest phone advice to avoid a career in tech journalism. Dvorak's prediction of the industry's downsizing proved accurate, leading Jones to a more stable life path. BT Dave recalls being "gotten" by Dvorak's 1995 April Fool's article regarding 2-bit computing. Keywords: [tech journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-journalism.md), [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md), [april fools](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/april-fools.md), 2-bit computing, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md) ### John C. Dvorak Career Advice for Young People - **Episode:** [1888: In The Mourning](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Time:** 42:43–47:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1888-in-the-mourning/chapter/john-c-dvorak-career-advice-for-young-people.md A classic clip features Dvorak offering cynical but practical career advice, suggesting that employees should ignore their supervisors' "bullcrap" while pretending to comply. Curry contrasts this with his own advice of finding a passion and getting paid for it. Curry credits Dvorak's business instincts for the success of the "Value for Value" model, which allowed Curry to transition into podcasting full-time. 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Common complaints include the perceived unfairness of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) hiring practices and the failure of higher education to provide a return on investment. The discussion touches on the role of HR departments in shaping company demographics. 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They argue that these unique titles can serve as conversation starters and help in the technology job market. Keywords: [linkedin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/linkedin.md), [peerage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/peerage.md), [nussbaum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nussbaum.md), melanson, [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md) ### Career Advice on Managing Supervisors - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 1:09:46–1:12:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/career-advice-on-managing-supervisors.md John C. Dvorak offers career advice to younger listeners, suggesting that most supervisors are "full of crap." He recommends a strategy of appearing attentive and agreeable to a supervisor's suggestions while continuing to work in one's own preferred way. He claims that supervisors rarely notice the lack of change and will often praise the "improvement" regardless. Keywords: [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md), [management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/management.md), supervisors, workplace psychology ### Finding Passion and the Origins of Podcasting - **Episode:** [1069: German SPAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam.md) - **Published:** 2018-09-17 - **Time:** 1:12:22–1:15:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1069-german-spam/chapter/finding-passion-and-the-origins-of-podcasting.md Adam Curry advises listeners to find what they love and find someone to pay them for it. The hosts discuss the origin of the word "podcasting," with Curry crediting Danny Gregoire for the term, while acknowledging Guardian journalist Ben Hammersley for coining "podcasts" earlier. They encourage listeners to eventually start their own podcasts about their lives. Keywords: [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md), danny gregoire, [ben hammersley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-hammersley.md), [ipod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod.md) ### KSM Band and Pop Star Career Trajectories - **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 30:08–31:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/ksm-band-and-pop-star-career-trajectories.md The hosts briefly discuss the girl band KSM and the potential for one of its members to become a major star on the level of Miley Cyrus. They critique the band's longevity and the specific look of the members. The conversation serves as a brief aside on the manufactured nature of pop music careers. Keywords: ksm band, [miley cyrus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/miley-cyrus.md), [britney spears](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/britney-spears.md), [pop music](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pop-music.md), [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md) ### Dudley and Bob Show, Career Destiny - **Episode:** [513: Pre-Dead](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-16 - **Time:** 46:20–49:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/513-pre-dead/chapter/dudley-and-bob-show-career-destiny.md A guest appearance on the Dudley and Bob morning radio show in Austin leads to a discussion about finding one's true calling. The narrative encourages listeners to pursue their passions over "slave jobs," despite the financial risks involved. 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