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Creative Careers | How, Why, and When to Negotiate Salary

A salary negotiation is one step toward you understanding your value. Whether you are an entry-level employee or a seasoned arts professional, learning how to negotiate your salary is a necessary skill to both increase your long-term earning potential and advocate for advancements in your career. Employee raises, in most cases, are based on your…

Monday Motivation | Are Your References Up to Date?

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: Don’t wait until you find a listing that asks for references to have such references on hand. Check-in with potential connections that can vouch for you before you start a job search — that way they don’t get caught off-guard and you don’t need…

Monday Motivation | New Opportunities, Same Organization

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: If you had a nice interview, yet didn’t get the job: stay in touch by adding the person or people you interviewed with as contacts on LinkedIn, attending events at their organization, etc. The arts and culture world is small. You may not have…

Monday Motivation | Write a Memorable Cover Letter

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: For many positions in the creative sector, a cover letter doesn’t need to be dry in order to be professional. Write a thoughtful cover letter that is specific to the position to which you are applying, and try to include a well-placed interesting detail…

Monday Motivation | Move on to the Next Page

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week: The job you’re looking for might be all the way down to page twenty of our Classifieds board–don’t let that discourage you! If you think an opportunity is a good match, apply for it no matter how old it is. A live listing, more…