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Conquering the Phone Interview

  Not everyone is a fan of the phone interview.  I’ve been on both sides, as a recruiter and a candidate, and even for me, they’re my least favorite type of interview.  I believe I connect better and present myself more effectively in person than on the phone.  Recognizing that the phone interview will most [...]

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Resume Writing for Entertainment Careers

So you are interested in working in the entertainment industry, but don’t know where to start.  In addition to having experience in the field and access to a strong professional network, you will need to create a resume. Although many standard resume writing rules apply, your resume will have a slightly different look and feel. [...]

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The Essential Interview Check List: 9 Steps To Ensure You’re Prepared

You have an interview tomorrow–what should you do to ensure you’re prepared?  Other than the obvious interview preparation (researching the company etc.), here are some organizational tips that will make “interview day” go smoothly: Select your attire. Decide what you are going to wear at least one day before the interview.  If you have not [...]

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Book of the Moment

Never Get a "Real" Job: How to Dump Your Boss, Build a Business and Not Go Broke (--> Pre-order) by Scott Gerber, challenges the social conventions behind the "real" job and empowers young people to take control of their lives and dump their nine-to-fives -- or their quest to attain them. If you want a straightforward and humorous guide to starting a business at a young age, this is your book.

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