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Ace your next media or creative job interview. Interview Tips covers preparation strategies, common questions, how to talk about your work, and techniques for making a strong impression — from the first call to the final round.

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Why are you looking for a new job?

Why Are You Looking for a New Job?

If you’re currently employed and interviewing at other companies, you can count on being asked why you’re looking for a new job. Here are five totally valid responses hiring managers actually like to hear.

John Lombard

interviewee dressed in interview attire

What to Wear to a Job Interview in Media and Creative Fields

So you landed that interview. Nice work! Now comes the big question: "What should I wear?" It's a good question, and one that's constantly being asked. While jeans and heels won't make a good impression on an…

Celeste Mitchell

Get the Edge in a Job Interview by Selling Your Soft Skills

How to Sell Your Soft Skills During a Job Interview

Soft skills—those personal qualities that allow you to work well with and get along with others—can help you in an interview if the other candidates have the same basic skill set for the job.

Dan Schawbel

Talking Too Much in an Interview

Talk Too Much During Interviews? Here’s How to Fix It

Think back on your last interview. Did you talk to the point where the hiring manager’s eyes glazed over? If so, you probably rambled on a little too long. Here, we’re talking with media pros…

John Lombard

How to Turn a Job Interview Into a Natural Conversation

Have you ever been in a very awkward conversation? Like, just painfully awkward? Do you also remember the feeling after walking away from that conversation? You were probably relieved that it was over. You probably…

Ayana Young