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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Over half of hiring managers have found a reason not to hire someone based on their social profiles. Here's how to make sure yours works in your favor.
The short answer? Yes. But you might be more interested in the long answer: Why do they check? What are they looking for? And what turns them off? Here's what you should know about keeping…
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You wrote a stellar cover letter. You aced the phone interview. You visited the office and interviewed with the entire team. Then after a few days of silence, you receive an email from the hiring…
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In our society, where value is tied to productivity, being unemployed can be an extremely emotionally taxing and draining experience. The longer it drags on, the worse it can get. If you're dealing with just…
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Exercise more. Start meditating. Eat healthier. Maybe some of these were on that list of resolutions you wrote down at the beginning of January. But did you know that about 80 percent of people give…
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What's your place in your company's DEI strategy? Everyone has their part to play in your company's DEI strategy—here's where you can help. Of course, this is far from a comprehensive guide, but it's a…
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We live in a world that’s becoming more connected each day. The internet and social media continue to evolve, creating new ways for users to express themselves, keep up with friends and family, post pictures…
Jess Focht
Now that remote work is common practice at most companies, so is video interviewing. Regardless of if you’ve interviewed with companies before or are just getting started in your job search, it’s likely that the…
Jess Focht
Spooky season is here, and as we decorate for Halloween and watch scary movies, let's not forget the scariest situation in everyday life: being stuck in a horrible job. We asked and you answered. Here…
Jess Focht
As time passes and the world evolves, you must continue improving your skill set and learning new topics as they arise. It's essential to stay relevant and keep an eye on what comes next to…
Miles Oliver
Creator agencies can't survive on brand deal commissions alone anymore. Here's the structural overhaul already underway and what it means if you want to work in this space.
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