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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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Marketing Fields With the Most Entry-Level Job Openings Right Now

Whether you want to create content, plan events or flex your social-media skills, there’s a place for you to launch your marketing career

Hey, new and about-to-be college grads: We know you’ve been dreaming of that corner office with an awesome city view before you even joined the workforce. Reality check: It can be a tough pill to…

Molly Folse

What Employers Really Want to See in New Graduates

If you’re new to the job market and seeking your first “real” job, you’re probably wondering: What exactly do employers want in entry-level hires? That’s probably especially true if you’re just getting out of college; those years on…

John Lombard

Things that annoy hiring managers

7 Things Hiring Managers Secretly Hate in Interviews

You found the perfect job on the boards, and turned in a resume and cover letter awesome enough to land you an interview. But before you meet with the hiring manager, be sure to avoid these…

John Lombard

Network to enhance your job search

How Strategic Networking Can Supercharge Your Job Search

Hey there! Welcome to week 6 of the #WeekendJobSearch, our ongoing series that breaks the whole job-search process into 13 totally doable to-do items. Last week, we updated your resume, making it application-ready. (Have you given it…

John Lombard

Job interview preparation

Are You Really Ready for Your Job Interview? A Checklist

You’ve got a meeting about a prospective new job on the horizon, and even though you’ve been prepping for it, you can't help but wonder if you're really ready for that job interview. We spoke to a…

John Lombard

Professional associations to join for your #weekendjobsearch

How Professional Associations Can Supercharge Your Job Search

Welcome back! We’re on week 7 of The #WeekendJobSearch, our ongoing series that breaks the whole job-search process into 13 totally doable to-do items. Last week, we helped you start networking, taking a few small steps…

John Lombard

ICYMI: career and job search advice

Weekend Reads: Essential Job Search and Career Advice

Friday’s almost here; can you feel it. As you start formulating those weekend plans, be sure to slate in time to catch up on the latest Mediabistro career and job search coverage—you know, in case…

Katie Hottinger

#MBJobChat Recap: How to Launch Your Career After College

We partnered with Lauren Berger, the “Intern Queen” (@InternQueen), for our second Twitter chat to discuss how recent graduates and college students getting ready for graduation can succeed in today’s job market. See some of…

Mediabistro

home office set up for employee to work from home

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home

You've spotted an opening on the job board for the perfect full-time or freelance gig, but the position is based miles away. What do you do—apply anyway? Although most media professionals can do the majority…

Kristen Fischer