Marty Nemko's Blog, page 379

Using Employment Recruiters (Headhunters) Wisely

If you're well-employed but looking to find a different position, recruiters (sometimes called headhunters) can be helpful. My PsychologyToday.com article today explains how to use them.

The Ethical (and Effective) Job Seeker Letter

Most letters written by job seekers or professional letter writers are sterile and often not-credible. My PsychologyToday.com article today offers an ethical and effective alternative.

The Ethical, Effective, and Chemistry-Building Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Most people's resumes and LinkedIn profiles are sterile if not downright not credible. My PsychologyToday.com article today shows how to create a more effective one.

The One-Week Job Search

Many job seekers are daunted by the job search: Its feared length and non-linearity. My experience with clients suggests that following a rigorous plan for one week can get everything in motion for a successful job search. I outline that one-week job search in my PsychologyToday.com article today.

Networking for People Who Dislike It

My PsychologyToday.com article today is for people who are bad at or dislike networking yet feel they should do it.

Getting Well-Trained for Your Career

Good training for you career can dramatically affect your competence and confidence. My PsychologyToday.com article today explores how to get great training.

Getting Well-Trainred for Your Career

Good training for you career can dramatically affect your competence and confidence. My PsychologyToday.com article today explores how to get great training.

An Analytical Approach to Choosing Your Career

In yesterday's PsychologyToday.com article, I outlined a holistic approach to choosing a career. In today's, I offer a more analytic approach.

A Holistic Approach to Choosing a Career

Many people give up trying to find a well-suited career because the process seems so daunting. In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I offer an easier but effective method.

Making a Living as an Artist

There's a reason the word "starving" often precedes the word "artist."

The artistic personality is not synergistic with the businessperson's. Alas, many people would like to make their living from their art so being a businessperson may as as more important as talent. 

My PsychologyToday.com article today lays out what an artist needs to do to have a shot at making a living from their art.