Career Tips, Insights and Career Advice by Paul Freiberger
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Artists may feel lost in the job search during tough times. What to do?- Get active in professional organizations; form contacts to keep in touch with people and employment opportunities. Develop relationships in each organization and follow up.- Attend conferences that may be vaguely related to your field: network and ...
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