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Career Tips, Insights and Career Advice by Paul Freiberger

Happy You Were Here

This poem’s about Garrison KeillorWhose Prairie Home show seemed quite real, orRealer than realWith a timeless appealThat foretells bigger things for said Keillor.***A radio host, name of Keillor,He couldn’t have kept things much realer.Though his show’s run its courseHe can still be a forceAs ...

Resumes for Programmers: Tips for the Software Engineer

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The calls often begin with an apologetic "never needed a programmer resume" admission: "I've never had to get a professional resume before."  Or, "I never dreamed of hiring a professional resume writer. I've always been able to land a programming job." Or, "I never even had to look ...

When is the time to speak up to the boss?

Speaking up to your boss. tips from a Bay Area career counselor.

You know that your boss isn't 100 percent correct 100 percent of the time. But how do you let the boss know he made a mistake, without harming your standing at the company.Case in point: Netflix alienated customers and investors with decisions to increase prices a couple of ...

How to Negotiate Your Salary

Negotiating salary tips from a Bay Area career management specialist.

As a marketplace paradigm, the bazaar has never met with much enthusiasm in the United States. Few people relish the prospect of a protracted negotiation, a distaste that may help explain our aversion to car dealers’ showrooms. Negotiating a salary is a prime example of an activity that makes many ...

Unlocking LinkedIn Guidelines: Making the Most of It

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LinkedIn can be an invaluable networking resource, and I urge my resume clients to use it. It’s becoming as important as the resume. But it won't be able to help you automatically simply by signing up and creating a profile.  I see a lot of people who understand ...

Outplacement's Clever Bargain

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The provision of outplacement services can make a big difference to a company's bottom line. The truth of that statement may not be obvious at first, but it follows logically from the proposition that one hallmark of a successful company is its highly engaged workforce.Study after study has ...

Why Offer Outplacement Services?

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Losing a job is universally acknowledged as one of life’s most stressful events. Although a bad economy invariably forces companies to deal with the event repeatedly, most businesses are ill equipped to confront the situation on their own. Those that attempt to deal with things in-house risk making a ...

Last Minute Tips for Your Job Interview

Last Minute Cartoon. Job Interview Tips.

You should feel proud of yourself that you’ve gotten an interview. In the current economic climate all facets of the job search have gotten tougher. You have used your resume and good sense to earn an interview. It’s coming up soon so what should you do? It’s ...

How to Succeed In a Panel Interview

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Imagine you've been asked to read a book to your child's first grade class. You're a little bit nervous when you get to the school, but you take a deep breath and open the door to the classroom. That's when you notice the cameras and are ...

How to Write a Legal Resume and Make Your Case

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What does a lawyer’s resume look like? In most respects, an attorney's resume is no different from an executive resume or any other six-figure resume of any other professional. It should clearly outline your accomplishments, experience, education and skills. It should look crisp and contemporary. It should be ...

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