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John Lombard

John Lombard is a content strategist and writer with over a decade of experience creating interactive and video content for brands like Apple, IBM, and Samsung. He previously worked at Mediabistro and now serves as a Client Strategist at Ceros.

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Interview stories to tell.

Master the Art of Storytelling in Job Interviews

How a little beginning, middle and end can help you land your next gig

Stories help bring your skills and experience to life, also engage the interviewer and leave a lasting impression.

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What not to say at in an interview

7 Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview

Just as important as what you do say and ask at an interview is what you don’t — phrases, topics and questions to avoid at all costs if want to move to the next level, and ultimately get the offer.

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job seeker sitting on couch searching for jobs

6 Ways to Supercharge Your Job Search on Your Day Off

It's a long weekend, so if you’ve been meaning to put some serious time into finding a new job, then suit up, because now's the time you’re going to make a real dent in your hunt.…

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employee exercising before work

3 Simple Changes That Will Instantly Improve Your Workday

As a media professional, it’s a safe bet your day is filled with client meetings, rewrites, scope changes or impending deadlines. And then there’s the whole being-a-thought-provoking-creative-who-pushes-the-bounds-of-digital-media thing. Crazy, right? If this way beyond 9-5 routine…

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Freelancer organizing her books

The Freelancer’s Essential Guide to Managing Money

If you’re a freelancer, chances are a good portion of your time is spent on monetary tasks, like checking up on invoices and determining your rate for different clients and projects. Yup, without an accounting…

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When to hire a professional resume writer.

When Is It Worth Hiring a Professional Resume Writer?

An updated resume, crafted by a pro, should be considered a necessity for any media professional. Here are just a few of the best times to up your resume to next best thing-landing status.

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color bars non signal tv

Jobs in tv

If you have dreams of breaking into a career in television, or if you’re already climbing the ladder in a TV career and are looking for the next rung, have we got good news for…

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