You use social media, right? But how often do you think about how it can help your career?
Probably not often. Take Instagram—I certainly never considered using it for anything other than sharing my favorite vacation photos. And yet it …
I have news for you: There’s no such thing as a perfect job. Even the careers that seem like they jumped straight from your dreams and into reality have their downsides—that’s why there’s a paycheck involved.
But, while you might …
Dear Recruiter,
How do I know if I’m providing enough detail when answering interview questions?
Signed,
Wary of Being Wordy
Dear Wary of Being Wordy,
An ideal interview answer gives enough information to convey your accomplishments without overloading the interviewer …
If you’re job searching, but not getting interviews, it might be time to take another look at how you’re marketing yourself and where you’re spending your time.
Think about:
What kinds of jobs are you applying for? If you can’t …
Ghosts are real. They look less like Casper or Moaning Myrtle and more like romantic interests who disappear without so much as a call or a text. Or, in the context of this being an article on a career platform, …
When we hear “innovation,” it’s hard not to think about the classic success stories and the images of people tinkering with old-timey motherboards in the pursuit of scientific progress. That’s where so many key tech companies like Dell started, after …
When I was applying for editorial jobs, I desperately wanted to show off all the stuff I’d written. Of course, some applications asked for writing samples. But many didn’t, and I had to wonder—was not sharing my work holding me …
Ian Olympio is a showrunner’s assistant on a new untitled STARZ drama from playwright Katori Hall. A showrunner, for those of you who aren’t as addicted to TV as me, is the driving force behind the entire journey of a …
When I lost my job in 2014, I naturally slipped into a self-pity funk for a bit.
What did I do first? I promptly made an enormous bowl of tiramisu and attempted to soothe my bruised ego with dessert. But—as …
Very few of us are able to start our careers doing exactly what we always wanted to do.
But the good news is many professionals are able to fit passion projects that fulfill and challenge them into their free time. …
