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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…

Monday Motivation | Know Your Market Value

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. You might want to make a million dollars a year, but you still must resist the urge to shoot for the stars. For a realistic…

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Monday Motivation | What Does Your Signature Say About You?

Kick off your week with Monday Motivation! Tip of the week Most of our professional interactions happen over email, especially now, during a pandemic. It makes sense, then, to centralize all the ways an employer can find you in your email signature — this is your virtual business card! Design it to make it look…