My latest reader question is one that comes up often, and one that's definitely worth exploring. She writes: "I graduated at the onset of the recession with several magazine internships under my belt and a promised job. Things fell through; I looked to PR to ride the wave. On the side, I've freelanced copiously, and … Continue reading “Overqualified?” How to Shift Careers and Get the Job Anyway
Hello readers. Sorry that the blog has been out of commission for a few days. We're back up and running, and more fresh content is coming soon! Remember to let me know if there are any topics you want me to cover. Looking forward to hearing from you! HR Dave hr.dave1@gmail.com
I received the following email the other day from a reader: “Hi Dave, I'm wondering how to approach the job search from outside New York. I've heard so many different answers on this, most saying it's nearly impossible to land a magazine job without actually being in the city. But I've also heard of others … Continue reading Location, Location, Location – The Reality of Applying for Out-of-State Jobs
I'd like to take a minute to thank my readers for being kind enough to give me some of your attention during my first few weeks in this forum. Now that you've hopefully gotten some sense for what I'm about and what I might be able to offer, I'd like to open up the floor. What … Continue reading Questions?
With all the clamor about how networking is the way to find your next job, how traditional job boards are dead, how the place to be is the “hidden job market” (how hidden can it be, when everyone with a URL and a dream seems to know about it?), we’re seeing a substantial shift in … Continue reading How to Ace the Informational Interview
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