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The 5 Best Reasons to Use a Recruiter

A headhunter's support could improve your chances of getting hired

A headhunter makes the case for her own profession -- and explains the situations where working with one dramatically improves your odds.

Kristen Fischer

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How to Use Social Media to Land a Job

Whether you're a recent college grad looking for your first job or a seasoned professional looking for a new opportunity, social media is incredibly useful for job hunters. Using social media to land a new job…

Elizabeth Grey

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No-Cringe Networking: How to Job Hunt the Right Way

When I talk to people of all ages about "networking," they have valid reasons for bristling. They are shy. They fear rejection. But with networking being a key player in you scoring that dream job,…

Ellen Gordon Reeves

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How to Bounce Back After Multiple Layoffs in Media

Dealing with one job loss is bad enough, but media professionals have found themselves downsized once, twice, sometimes even three times. Repeated blows to the income, and in some cases the self-esteem, could be enough…

Dana Robinson

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What Every Job Seeker Should Know About Landing Social Media Jobs

These days, every marketing effort has some aspect of social. Whether it's pushing content via Twitter and Facebook, sharing the company's unique culture on Instagram or fostering community engagement, social media jobs are growing faster than ever. Here's…

Kristen Fischer

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Why You Haven’t Found a New Job Yet (And How to Fix It)

As our job market continues to grow stronger, some media professionals still find themselves unemployed, or, if they're working, unable to find that new gig. If you've been laid off or looking for a new…

Kristen Fischer