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Reference: Purposes & Functions of HelpGram Expert Statements
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The expert statement should capture and keep the reader's attention. Although the expert statement should be 100-150 words, we prefer for the expert statement to be closer to 100 words. But we understand that since the depth of each topic will vary, some expert statements will deserve more explanation. Nonetheless, an expert statement should never exceed 150 words. In addition, the expert statement should never exceed three paragraphs, and each paragraph should consist of a minimum of three sentences and a maximum of four sentences.
Although we want you to stick to the above format as closely as possible, we realize that not every topic will lend itself to this exact format. For example, the definition of some topics will be so self-explanatory that they will not need to be defined. However, you can easily incorporate the other functions of an expert statement into just about any topic.
Do you want to gain insight into a specific career or industry? If so, consider conducting an informational interview with someone employed in your field of interest. An informational interview is any in-person, over-the-phone or electronic interview that you initiate with others to gain career, company or industry insight. Of course, lots of books and articles offer an assortment of industry facts, but there's just no substitute for the real-world opinions that an insider can offer. Not to mention that informational interviews can help you network into your dream job. So if you want to get proactive in your job search, read the information and the references below.
Do you want to gain insight into a specific career or industry? If so, consider conducting an informational interview with someone employed in your field of interest. (This lead captures reader's attention.)
An informational interview is any in-person, over-the-phone or electronic interview that you initiate with others to gain career, company or industry insight. (This sentence defines the subject of the HelpGram.)
Of course, lots of books and articles offer an assortment of industry facts, but there's just no substitute for the real-world opinions that an insider can offer. (This sentence explains relevance of the topic to the reader and increases the reader's motivation.)
Not to mention that informational interviews can be a great way to network into your dream job. (This sentence assures the reader that a positive outcome is possible.)
So if you want to get proactive
in your job search, read the information and the references below. (This
sentence references the data points, the links, and the books by using the phrase
"information and references below.")
Are you feeling a little stuck
when it comes to choosing the right career path? Well, you’re not alone
-- there are millions of others out there going through the very same thing.
Whether you’re a college student just getting started or a professional
veteran still searching for the right job, don’t give up! Help is here,
and a new approach may be all you need to succeed. Read the information and
follow the links below to learn more about choosing the right career for you.
Are you feeling a little stuck when it comes to choosing the right career path? (This lead captures the reader's attention.)
Well, you’re not alone -- there are millions of others out there going through the very same thing. (This sentence validates the reader's concerns about the issue.)
Whether you’re a college student just getting started or a professional veteran still searching for the right job, don’t give up! (This sentence explains relevance of the issue to particular people-- i.e. professionals and college students.)
Help is here, and a new approach may be all you need to succeed. (This sentence assures the reader that a positive outcome is possible.)
Read the information and follow the links below to learn more about choosing the right career for you. (This sentence references the information and the links below.)
Once the thrill of the chase is over, many couples slip into a routine that leaves them little time for romance. Sound familiar? Whether it’s work or children that keep you busy all day, it’s easy to put your love life on the back burner when you’ve got so many other things demanding your undivided attention. But you can’t have a romantic relationship without romance, so it’s time to put the zing back in your love life - and keep it there. True romance is really about the little things, and creativity is always a plus. Let your partner know he or she is still the one for you by learning what you can do to revive the romance in your relationship today!
Once the thrill of the chase is over, many couples slip into a routine that leaves them little time for romance. Sound familiar? (This lead captures the reader's attention.)
Whether it’s work or children that keep you busy all day, it’s easy to put your love life on the back burner when you’ve got so many other things demanding your undivided attention. (This sentence validates the reader's concerns and implies relevance.)
But you can’t have a romantic relationship without romance, so it’s time to put the zing back in your love life - and keep it there. (This sentence simultaneously explains the consequences of not putting romance back in a relationship and the positive outcomes of being romantic.)
True romance is really about the little things, and creativity is always a plus. (This sentence defines the main topic--romance.)
Let your partner know he or she is still the one for you by learning what you can do to revive the romance in your relationship today! (Although the author doesn't directly reference the links, the author hints that there's more information below by including the phrase "by learning what you can do.")
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