Whether you’re selling a multimillion dollar advertising idea or applying for a job, the strategy is the same — make sure you give your audience what they want. In the pilot episode of AMC’s “The Pitch” this week, two advertising agencies — The Ad Store from New York City, and SK+G from Las Vegas — […] … learn more→
Lessons learned: Listening as a critical skill in an interview
The greening of your job search
An extended job search doesn’t just take its toll on your confidence and your psyche. It can also have a harmful effect on the environment. As if advancing your career — or rebuilding it after being unemployed or underemploymed — wasn’t stressful enough in today’s sluggish economy, taking responsibility for the planet can seem like […] … learn more→
Leonardo da Vinci’s resume
Buon giorno, Before he was famous, before he painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, before he invented the helicopter, before he drew the most famous image of man, before he was all of these things, Leonardo da Vinci was an armorer, a weapons guy, a maker of things that go “boom”. And, like […] … learn more→
How to write a great cover letter
Skip the “Dear Sir or Madam” and zero in on exactly how you’re going to solve whatever problems the hiring University has. Do hiring professionals even read cover letters for senior candidates anymore? Some say yes; some say no, they don’t bother unless the resume in question has grabbed their attention. The simple answer is […] … learn more→
Finding University Jobs in the United Kingdom
UK job seekers, much like their counterparts over in the US, are facing an uphill battle when it comes to landing a job. In mid-October this year, UK unemployment reached its highest point in 17 years at a rate of 8.1%, which equates to 5.6 job seekers for every vacancy. In the academic jobs market, […] … learn more→
Academic Jobs in the United States:
Where they are and how to land one
The average job hunter in the United States has a daunting task ahead. The unemployment rate has eased slightly over the past few months, but still stood at 9.1% as of July this year. And while the US is home to seven of the top 10 universities in the world, that fact is cold comfort […] … learn more→
University Jobs in Australia: Where to find them and how to land one.
University jobs certainly have a few advantages over your typical office job. Instead of a daily grind working towards increasing a company’s bottom line, academic staff are tasked with exploring ideas, researching a particular subject area until they become the go-to expert, then passing this knowledge on to their students. Lecturers at Australian universities can […] … learn more→
