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.
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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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If you work within the media world, odds are you’ve heard of a union. Recently, digital and print publishing companies such as Harper Collins and Conde Nast have formed unions to demand a fairer workplace.…
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In this Q&A interview, Sophie "Lightning" Jamison shares how she went from creating content for fun to landing a Chief TikTok role, along with her tips for job-seeking content creators. 1. Tell us a little…
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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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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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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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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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Spooky season is here, and as we decorate for Halloween and watch scary movies, let's not forget the scariest situation in everyday life: being stuck in a horrible job. We asked and you answered. Here…
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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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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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