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Jess Focht

Jess Focht is a writer and content strategist with 6+ years of experience in media, publishing, and brand storytelling. She has contributed to Insider, Grammarly, and The Creative Independent.

139 articles

How to Network Like a Boss

Three steps to make you dread it a lot less — and actually get results.

Sometimes when you say the word "networking", you can actually see people shudder. There aren't many terms that bring up such acute feelings of dread for so many people. And if you've ever had to…

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Why Every College Student Should Intern at a Startup

If you’re an undergrad looking to get valuable work experience, the startup world might be the place for you. The statistics are pretty clear: if you want a job after you graduate from college, you…

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Why an English degree is just as important as a STEM major

I’m sick of hearing about the “STEM Crisis” in America. Read any report on American education from the past decade, and you’ll see an excessive amount of hand-wringing over the fact that American students are…

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How to Use Social Media to Get Hired

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…

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Video Interviewing Tips to Help You Land the Job

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…

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Q&A with Shae Hong, Founder & CEO of Made By Gather

In this Q&A, Shae Hong, Founder & CEO of Made by Gather shares his thoughts on hiring via social media, his career journey, and tips for entrepreneurs. 1. We recently interviewed your new hire, Sophie…

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Ready to Go Full-Time Freelance? Here Are the Steps to Take

It’s no secret that we’re living in a historical moment. This past year has shown that job-seekers’ patterns are changing with the current work landscape. As the flexibility of workers’ schedules adjusts with remote work…

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