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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 look…

Monday Motivation | An Accomplished Resume

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week When writing the description of your previous job experiences, don’t stop at just making a bullet point list of your tasks. Tell employers about how you exceeded expectations while tackling them and don’t be afraid to list your accomplishments beyond the scope of your…

Monday Motivation | Know Your Worth

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week You’ve probably seen several listings requesting that your “salary expectations” or “desired salary” be stated in your cover letter. If you’re not already sure exactly what you’ll ask for, Google is a great asset. A quick search combining the type of position you’re applying…

Creative Careers | Tools for Creative Activism from Curatorial Organizer La Tanya S. Autry

“My real talk: Believe in yourself. You have a right to be there.” – La Tanya S. Autry As a cultural organizer in the visual arts, La Tanya S. Autry focuses on social justice and public memory in her work. In addition to co-creating The Art of Black Dissent, an interactive program that promotes public dialogue…

Monday Motivation | Set an Example

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Are your interview answers sounding too generic as you rehearse them? Throw in a few objective work examples to each of them. Don’t just say how great you are at project management, teamwork, or conflict resolution; prove it! Tell the story about how you…