The Career Toolkit
Tangible advice for recent graduates who are starting out on their career paths and for young professionals who are navigating the workplace.
Et Tu, Liberal Arts Major? 6 Keys to Landing a Great Job
May 28, 2015
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
So, you graduated with a liberal arts degree. Now what?
The Franklin Effect: A 240-Year-Old Secret for a Successful Career
April 19, 2015
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
The ability to build meaningful relationships is always in your control.
How to Write Emails That Will Land You a Job
April 23, 2015
James M. Citrin | Time.com
Forget cover letters—email is where the game is won and lost these days. The dos and don'ts of job hunting via email.
Success Strategy #1 - Focus on the Success of Others
April 16, 2015
James M. Citrin | Time.com
Success is achieved by making those around you successful.
Success Strategy #2 - Don’t Quit (Learn from Navy SEALs)
April 17, 2015
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
"A good career means work. And work means getting up every day and actually practicing your craft. It’s not rocket science."
Success Strategies #3 and #4 - Be a "Learning Animal" and Play to Your Strengths
April 20, 2015
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
Have the self-confidence to ask questions, not to show how smart you are, but genuinely to understand things more deeply.
How to Get the Job When You Don't Have the Experience
August 11, 2014
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
You can’t get the job without the experience, but you can’t get the experience without the job. Five strategies from James Citrin for overcoming "The Permission Paradox."
The Undercover Interviewer: My Single Best Interview Tip
January 26, 2015
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
The tip: don't just answer questions. Tell a narrative. That is, establish a coherent thread, a story, throughout your interview and have your answers connect in a way that make sense to the interviewer and that he or she will remember.
How to Move from Job to Job: Be a "Knight" not a "Bishop"
April 20, 2015
James M. Citrin | LinkedIn Influencer
Like a savvy chess player, The Career Playbook suggests that you should be thinking several moves ahead with regard to your career. Here are 3 plays that will help you move from job to job and follow the path to success in your career.
