Everything you need to land your next media or creative role. Get Hired covers resume writing, interview prep, portfolio tips, job search strategies, and insider advice to help you stand out and get the offer.
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You got the call back, the date is set, the suit is pressed. Ready for the interview? Think again
I interview close to 100 candidates annually, and I cannot begin to tell you how many interviews have gone sour because the candidate was not prepared. Most of the time, candidates ask too many questions to…
Benjamin Spiegel
The world of improv comedy—think Whose Line is it Anyway, Second City, UCB—is famous for more than just kicking out hilarious performances. Certain techniques derived from improv are used for managing employees, developing business ideas…
John Lombard
When you’re in media, everything you write, post or create is like an audition. Your Tweets prove you know how to work Twitter. Your website shows you’re not tone-deaf when it comes to branding. And…
Amanda Layman Low
It can be difficult, applying for your next media job when you’re already employed. And sure, it may seem like a great idea to work on your job search during your nine-to-five—you’re buzzed from company…
John Lombard
As our job market continues to grow stronger, some media professionals still find themselves unemployed, or, if they're working, unable to find that new gig. If you've been laid off or looking for a new…
Kristen Fischer
You've searched through the job boards. You've scored the interviews. You nailed the follow-through. And you did it, in spades: not just one job offer, but two at the same time. That just means you’re…
John Lombard
When you're interviewing for a job, there's often a thin line between saying too much and too little, which can be the difference between making a strong impression and making a wrong impression. The good…
Joel Schwartzberg
When you’re in a job search, or even when you’re just keeping on top of industry news, you’re bound to stumble on them: Companies that are experiencing bad publicity. Bad publicity can have obvious, well, bad effects on…
Katie Hottinger
A job search can be overwhelming. Between resumes and cover letters to write, social channels and networking opportunities to manage, interviews to schedule and prep for—the whole endeavor can seem so time consuming, you’d be…
John Lombard
After you've skillfully answered all the interviewer's questions and knocked your personal pitch out of the park, the hiring manager will inevitably ask you, "So, what questions do you have for me?" Here, three hiring…
Brittany Taylor