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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First impressions are everything, especially when you're in the market for a job. But making a good one isn't about planning the perfect power suit for the interview you're hoping to get. Creating a LinkedIn…
Jenell Talley
You’ve used your design skills to help others bring their creative vision to fruition long enough. It’s time to take a seat in the art director’s chair and execute your own wildly imaginative ideas. Check…
Jenell Talley
Whether or not you work in public relations, in this day and age we're basically all publicists and masters of our own communications. We have the potential to become personal branding gurus displaying the best…
Vicki Salemi
Why Storytelling Skills Make You a Better Business Leader published on The Executive Education Navigator blog. “Storytelling” has become a ubiquitous buzzword in the business world as the marketers’ pursuit to weave the most creative…
Laura Montgomery
If you have a design background, a keen interest in digital products, and a desire to work in the tech industry, then a UX or UI designer career might be your calling. However, you might…
Jenell Talley
If you work in marketing or in digital media—or are looking to work in marketing or digital media—you need a good understanding of web analytics. Having a solid a grasp on the fundamentals—who comes to…
Christopher White
You did it. You survived the interview process, and now you’re ready to impress at your new job. Maybe you’ve already arranged a few personal items on your desk to keep you motivated—a graduation photo,…
Molly Folse
In a world where even your grandmother has a favorite meme, there’s no excuse for marketers to not know what brands are doing social media best. Being able to spot greatness—and storing those great ideas…
Molly Folse
Podcasts are everywhere, and according to Pew Research they’re more than just a passing trend; the number of Americans who listen to podcasts has doubled in recent years. These downloadable audio files entertain listeners with…
Molly Folse
With the arrival of the lazy days of summer, many industries are entering an annual slowdown in “new news.” Conferences and breaking news events become fewer and further between and key staff takes vacation time.…
McLean Robbins