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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…

Monday Motivation | Make a Good First Impression

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Your job interview can start much sooner than you think, and recruiters might be assessing your social skills right from the minute you introduce yourself to the receptionist. Engaging in thoughtful conversations even before the formal interview begins can demonstrate to employers your willingness…

Monday Motivation | Branding Matters

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week In a pool of highly-skilled candidates, what is it that distinguishes you from everybody else? It is unlikely that you’ll be able to answer this question with only one word, so master the way you tell the story of your career. That is your…