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Why You Need to Have More than Your Clients | Men With Pens

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That new shirt is supposed to make you more successful at the job interview. Entrepreneur Interview: Chris McClain of Chris McClain Productions Reply Patricia ( @lokahiandquill ) April 12, 2010 at 10:03 am It’s Monday, and perhaps that’s why I feel like playing devil’s advocate here. Thanks again for sharing.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

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Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. Do I write routinely about Policy and Management or about Labor Relations? Written by James - 69 Comments Many freelancers have university degrees. Knowledge is valuable.

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Taylor's a Feminist – But So Is James | Men With Pens

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I imagine at the time she knew just what a difference it would have made in her workplace to have been able to leave that question of gender unanswered when we were still at the resume stage of the proceedings. She didn’t have her own company yet, and she had been handing out resumes not that long ago herself. Not nearly.

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How NOT to Get the Freelance Job - and What to Do | Men With Pens

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Any email that begins with, “I probably don’t have enough experience,&# “I’m not sure I’m what you’re looking for,&# or even “I’m sure you probably have much better writers sending in their resume,&# pretty much forces the reply, “You’re right. DO take a chance. Powered by frugal

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What to Do When Your Client is Boring | Men With Pens

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It Isn’t an Interview You’re all savvy readers, so I’m sure you recognize the problem here. Fun Gets Real Answers Write your client back and explain that this isn’t an audition or a job interview. I am goals-oriented and have great attention to detail. Oooooookay. You have a couple of options. Team player?

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