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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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9 Solid Pieces of Career Advice Worth Bookmarking

Forget cover letters, remember your video chat etiquette and read the latest in job-search stories

Spring hiring is picking up, and, with it, a new crop of career advice coverage. Here are some of our favorites. 1. In case you wanted an excuse to stop writing cover letters, here are…

Katie Hottinger

Use Instagram to find a job

How to Use Instagram in Your Job Search: 5 Smart Strategies

When you think of using social media in your job search, the first thing that probably comes to mind is LinkedIn. While your gut instinct is correct—LinkedIn is a powerful platform for job seekers—chances are…

Franny Goldberg

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

resume

How to Get Your Resume Noticed in 15 Seconds or Less

You may spend hours (or days) writing and agonizing over your resume, but once it gets in front of a recruiter, HR staffer or hiring manager, each will spend just 15 seconds deciding whether to pass…

Alisha Tillery

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