Very recently, apparently through some Twilight Zone-like twist of fate, through some incredible, other-worldly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the laws of science as we know them to be true were altered, changed, bent, and re-written. A vortex was created, a passage through time and space occurred, and in my own office, as surely as summers in
"Is it really you?" I asked, shocked, taken aback, my heart racing at the appearence of this apparition.
"Of course it’s me, it shouldn’t take a genius to figure out," he said, his thick guttural accent as wild as the unkempt hair on his head.
"B-But…how?"
"Listen," he began, "This portal, or whatever you prefer to refer to it as, only stays open for a minute or two. You can either bog me down with questions which have no particular relevance, or you can ask me something important. Now what will it be? The space-time continuum perhaps? Maybe my Theory of Relativity?"
"Well actually Mr. Einstein…"
"You may call me Albert."
"Actually Albert," I began to ponder, "There is one issue which has been on my mind lately more than any other."
"Mass-energy equivalence by chance?"
"Nope."
"The Theory of Opalescence?"
"No sir, actually it’s about how to succeed on Job Shuk."
"On what?"
"Follow me," I said, taking him by the arm, leading him over to my computer. With the stroke of a few keys, the page opened.
"Ah," he exclaimed in apparent wonderment. "This is brilliant! Connecting Israeli businesses to the world! Another fine achievement by the Chosen People!" I watched in utter disbelief as the icon of twentieth-century wisdom scrolled down the pages, thru the site, examining every nuance, particular and detail. "I think I’ve got it," burst from his lips a few short moments later.
"So what is it?" I asked, ready for my epiphany to begin.
"The key can be found in one of my most famous quotations. Imagination is more important than knowledge!"
"But what does that mean sir?" I asked in bewilderment."
"Many," he began with a sly smile on his face, "have knowledge. Many can learn the essence of a profession. Many can learn the formulas, the theories and complexities. For this it takes only time, patience and a good textbook or teacher. But imagination…that is the key to success!"
"So how does that apply to Job Shuk," I asked, watching amazed as my guest slowly began to become more and more transparent, my mind coming to the realization that whatever force it was which had brought him to the present was slowly dissipating."
"Sell yourself! Market yourself! Find ways, imaginative ways, to appeal to customers. Be creative! Think outside of the box, or whatever that silly expression is you guys are using these days. To succeed on Job Shuk one must find ways to set him or herself apart from others!"
As I began to reach out my hand to shake his, and began to utter words of thanks…
…he disappeared completely.
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Dear Reader,
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It is my sincere hope that you found this article to be useful and informative. If so, perhaps you would be interested in reading my most recent article. In it you will find out why a portfolio and testimonials are indispensable tools to landing your next job or client:
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My name is Yonatan Maisel. I am a professional writer and author. If you or somebody you know might be interested in my services, feel free to visit my profile page by clicking "Yoni67’s Profile at the top of this page, just above the title of this blog."
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Geullah,
Thank you, my faithful reader, for your compliment. Unfortunately, as I mentioned in a previous article response, I have not one iota of marketing training or experience. What I have learned about it has come from trial-and-error and from the wisdom of others. If someone is searching for a marketer, there are others on Job Shuk much more qualified and knowledgeable than myself. As far as pay…any plugs I make for Job Shuk are on the house and always will be. I have received so much benefit from this site and from the work of Zvi and all of the others at Job Shuk, that little plugs and mentions are the least I can do. If even one job-provider (I hate cliches) finds Job Shuk by following an article to it, and one person gets employed because of it (there are a huge number of very talented people here) then I will have given something small in return. Actually this article is one I wrote weeks ago and was keeping in storage. It’s kind of “out there” but I hope you liked it. Thank you for continuing to follow my blog!
Yoni
B.R.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I actually had a few misgivings about publishing it; I wrote it two weeks ago and debated. I asked myself “Was it too short story/fictionish or could it be used as a creative/marketing approach.” I’m glad you like it.
Yoni
Excellent piece Yonatan! You exemplify everything Albert said in that very famous quotation! Also want to wish you well with the gemach project. If you need any help with anything please let us know.
The Davidsons
Ben and Cindy,
Thank you very much for your enthusiastic response! At the end of a long, long week it raises my spirits. Thanks also for mentioning the gemach and adding your support. It will take a lot of effort, but I am glad to say support is building. Thanks,
Yoni