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...evening's emcee, Larry Finer, meant well but was not always funny. Oftentimes his routine had potential for some hilarious moments, but at crucial moments it seemed to lack an important ingredient of most comedy: the punch line. At least he was succinct...

Author: By Daniel J. Sharfstein, | Title: Tougher Than Slim Jim | 11/22/1991 | See Source »

...says, "Take a look at these, will you? Give me the list of finalists in the morning." While this may sound extreme, it illustrates the point: the average cover letter and resume really do only get 60 seconds of review. A long cover letter is laborious; a powerful and succinct cover letter encourages the reader to spend more time on the applicant's materials...

Author: By Gina Berardi, | Title: A Career You Might Actually Enjoy | 10/11/1991 | See Source »

...this happening to you, ask questions about the job they have available, and discuss your qualifications for it. Don't be passive. Don't answer questions in monosyllables. Be informative, direct, and succinct in your responses. Steer the interviewer into discussion of your interest in the company...

Author: By Marc Cosentino, | Title: Be Prepared | 10/11/1991 | See Source »

These snippets of exotic fiction mark the debut of Melville, already "an actress, a trained psychologist, a comedienne, scriptwriter and published poet," according to the psychedelic book jacket. Though the author displays similar versatility in her writing style, her succinct descriptions and forceful characters cannot compensate for the impoverished plots...

Author: By Ashwini Sukthankar, | Title: A Middling Debut | 10/4/1991 | See Source »

...states categorically that he merely gave Martin a list of potential sources and was too busy to submit to an interview. Shirley Clurman says she spoke with Martin "for 20 minutes, maximum." Asked about the author's assertion that Clare and Randolph Churchill were lovers, Mrs. Clurman has a succinct retort: "Garbage...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: When Harry Met Clare . . . | 8/26/1991 | See Source »

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