Practical strategies for advancing your media or creative career. Climb the Ladder delivers tips on getting promoted, negotiating raises, building your professional network, and making smart moves that take you to the next level.
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Heed this manager's guide to identifying bad boss behavior.
We've all had bad managers. You know the ones—they inspire the stories you tell at happy hour and are the ghosts that haunt your every career move. And though you swear you'll never be like…
Brittany Taylor
If you’re looking to put your design sensibilities and technological savvy to good use, securing a job as a web designer may be just what the doctor ordered. We talked to those in the know…
Jenell Talley
When you’re looking for a job, between networking, searching the job boards and, if you currently have a job, staying on top of your workload, you can feel tapped out for time. But that doesn’t…
Amanda Layman Low
If you’re looking for a job in today’s competitive marketplace, it’s important to start with a stellar resume, but you’ll also want to take advantage of SEO (search engine optimization) to make sure you stand…
McLean Robbins
Your staff is a hard-working bunch. And while universally coveted salary increases, bonuses and promotions may be well deserved by some or all, they're a no-go considering your budget and org chart. Yet, some workplace…
Joel Schwartzberg
You may have only one career, but you have two key jobs. The first is doing whatever you were hired to do. The second—and just as important if you plan on staying—is keeping your boss…
Joel Schwartzberg
Managing employees isn't easy, especially when the ink may still be drying on your promotion, but striking just the right interpersonal chord with your staff is crucial for both your fulfillment and theirs. You want…
Joel Schwartzberg
Let's say you've taken on more duties or sought new challenges that strengthened your employer's bottom line. Then review time comes and you're passed over—again. Say what? Unfortunately, simply doing your job well is not…
Kristen Fischer
In today’s digital world, nearly every media job seeker is expected to know something about content management systems, or CMS for short. Job postings require familiarity with Wordpress, Drupal, CQ5 or more as a prerequisite…
McLean Robbins
If you’re about getting the job done and are unhappy until your client is ecstatic, you might make one heck of an account executive. But before you make rash career decisions, read on to see…
Jenell Talley