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Monday Motivation | Remember the STAR

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Job interviews are about storytelling and one of the most effective ways to talk about your achievements in an objective way is to use the STAR response technique. If an employer asks you to talk about a particular event in your career, describe it…

Conversations | Ecological Artist Xavier Cortada’s “90N” Project Celebrates 10 Years

“I [make art] to create empathy, grow understanding, and to diminish the distance between human inhabitants and the planet.”  A decade ago, artist Xavier Cortada traveled on an icebreaker to the Geographic North Pole to “reclaim” nature and create performative statements on climate change and the Earth’s rising sea levels. Culminating in “90N,” a NYFA Fiscally Sponsored…

Business of Art | Music Licensing for Documentary Films

Create the perfect atmosphere with music. Music can have an enormous influence on the mood and impact of your film, but you need to remember that virtually every piece of included music, no matter how long it is played, will need to be licensed and paid for. During a workshop that took place at The…

Monday Motivation | Plan Your Work

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week In today’s job market, it’s not uncommon to submit applications for many positions. That involves lots of time, and lots to keep track of. You don’t want to squander those precious hours by missing important application deadlines, mixing up companies and positions, confusing interview…

Monday Motivation | It’s a Small World

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week In a world where not every job is listed publicly, keeping in touch with past colleagues and contacts remains ever important. A relaxed way to keep your network close can be to arrange a catch-up with a small gathering of contacts who already know each…