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Career Tips, Insights and Career Advice by Paul Freiberger

Visualization and the Job Interview

  Visualizing your success at an interview generally helps the interview go better than otherwise, and it may make you feel that you were talking with old friends. Think of someone you respect—a friend, a movie star, anyone you admire who would handle an interview deftly. Imagine that person throughout ...

Gold Medal Job Search

This New York Times simulation got me thinking. The Summer Olympics come just once every four years. Because of that, there's a lot of pressure on the athletes to hold nothing back as they attempt to win a gold medal in their event. The difference between glory and despair is ...

Highlight Your Achievements, Not Your Duties

Suppose a top baseball player like Albert Pujols submitted a resume to join your team. Would it say, "Responsible for getting hits and covering first base on ground balls"? Not likely, since every first baseman does that. Instead, it would stress his benefits to your team: his batting average, slugging ...

Are there Shortcuts for Interviews and Jobs?

There are few shortcuts, unfortunately.But there are two. I'll talk about one today:The Inside Contact.You have got to take advantage of the people you know.You need a good resume. This helps of course. Occasionally the right resume will impress someone and get passed on to the ...

Expert Reveals How Facial Expressions Influence a Job Interview

Facial expressions and job interviews

Your facial expressions can help determine the outcome of a job interview. I advise my clients of this, telling them to work on developing a sincere smile for the initial greeting, for example.  But some are skeptical. So I decided to speak with an expert on this subject. Author Daniel ...

A Professional Resume is a Solo Voice. It Needs Cover Letter Accompaniment.

The art of playing along. That is accompaniment in music. In job search it's even more. What accompanies the resume?  It should be a carefully written cover letter.Don't let the name fool you. “Cover letter” suggests afterthought, slap-on status. Yet it is critical, since:It speaks for you before ...

Linkedin is Essential to a Smart Job Search

Over a few short years, LinkedIn has blossomed into the most powerful professional networking site on the Internet. It gives a range of capabilities to both jobseekers and employed professionals. I've been focusing increasingly on aiding my clients to use it effectively. Often LinkedIn has been one of the ...

Hold on to Your Job and Have Compassion for Those Who Cannot

Times are tough and people are taking radical measures. The unemployment rate is increasing rapidly and people who have been unemployed for months or longer are becoming more frustrated. One toy industry executive has taken to walking the streets of New York wearing a sandwich board that advertises his need ...

What Should I Include and Omit in My Resume?

The best writing, editing, and design are key to an effective resume. Next on the list is making the right choice about content. You have probably had a career that could fill many pages. Most of us have a tough time deciding to leave some things out. But you must ...

Say a Genuine Thank You for Each Informational Interview

Don't forget the importance of writing a thank-you note after each informational interview. After all, the value of this meeting is to build your network so treat each person politely and show your appreciation. Dear Mr. Trump, Thank you for taking the time to meet with me yesterday. I ...

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