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Monday Motivation | Address Your Cover Letters to Specific People

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Not all job listings will give you specific instructions about to whom your application materials should be addressed. If that is the case, research online—LinkedIn is a great place to start—to find out the name of your potential supervisor and, if you can’t find…

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Monday Motivation | The Importance of a Good Bio

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week If you’re an artist, you’ve probably been asked for a bio before; either when applying to an open call, joining a panel, or attempting to get press coverage for an event. But not only artists should spend time crafting a good bio; arts administrators…

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Monday Motivation | Making Connections

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week As much as you admire a professional in your field and are really interested in networking with them online, resist the urge of sending a generic LinkedIn connection request. In fact, personalized connection requests are encouraged at all times, especially if you’re trying to…

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Monday Motivation | The Benefits of Teamwork

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Job hunting doesn’t have to be a lonely experience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, talk to your friends who are also looking for new positions and combine your job search efforts! You may practice your interviews, review each other’s resumes and cover letters, or just…

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Monday Motivation | Asking for Support

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week We all think of the art world as a super competitive space, but the reality of it is not necessarily so grim. Many folks who managed to establish themselves do want to help others make it, too. So if you have a connection with…