Career Tips, Insights and Career Advice by Paul Freiberger
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 ...
Resumes come in several structures, and you should choose the one that works best for you. The most common is the reverse chronological, which begins by listing your most recent jobs first and goes backward into your history. But this approach may not show you off best. You may want ...
We've all had jobs that are seemingly impossible to tolerate. Whether it's a poor boss, negative corporate culture, or simply a friction of ideas, there are sometimes factors beyond our control that limit our success. What you make of these situations determines how they will affect your success ...
A well-written cover letter is an essential part of any job application or resume submission. It will contribute to your success in getting a job by helping you get an interview. But before you write the letter you should have your resume ready to go and you’ll need to ...
When Paul McCartney made an unexpected appearance at a Bruce Springsteen concert, it was more than just a treat for the fans at Hyde Park. It was another shining example of his exemplary work ethic. The prolific songwriter, producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist is as famous for his generosity, enthusiasm and ...
The San Francisco Bay area is experiencing a surge in job opportunities. For anyone who has been around the technology industry for a few years, this may sound awfully familiar. It could be a sequel to the dot-com bubble that crashed and burned at the turn of the last century ...
When invited on Oprah, reveal all. But not on your resume. Just because you've told nothing but the truth on your resume, that doesn't mean that some of those things might be better off left unsaid.I see thousands of resumes each year that are self-defeating. Here are just a ...
It's fun helping my clients prepare for job interviews, and it's nice to get positive feedback like I did today: “My interview at XXXXX went well. Better than any job interview I’ve had in years and your coaching helped. They actually asked me many of the questions ...
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