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  • Career Building through Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts

    Career Building through Social Media: Do’s and Don’ts

    12/12/2022

    Do you want to use social platforms as a tool to further your career? We have some do’s and don’ts that will help you get the best results.
  • Tips to Utilize Social Media in Your Job Search/Career

    Tips to Utilize Social Media in Your Job Search/Career

    7/9/2020

    Whether you’re searching for a new job or simply looking to get ahead in your current career, social media can be an invaluable resource. Set yourself up for success with these helpful tips for utilizing social media in your job search/career.
  • This is How Some Corporate Leaders are Using Social Media to their Advantage. Are you?

    This is How Some Corporate Leaders are Using Social Media to their Advantage. Are you?

    10/11/2017

    While there’s definitely room for caution, there are benefits to corporate leaders who make the leap and establish a social media presence. But for many leaders the question then becomes where to begin and how to get started? Here are some tips to help you take that leap.
  • The Jobs Outlook for Small D.C. Media and Communications Businesses before, during, and after the Pandemic

    The Jobs Outlook for Small D.C. Media and Communications Businesses before, during, and after the...

    6/24/2021

    Media and communications organizations have always been naturally drawn to D.C. due to the hefty presence of political leaders and high-profile events. Read on to see how it was impacted by the pandemic.
  • The Jobs Outlook for Large D.C. Media and Communications Firms Before, During, and After COVID-19

    The Jobs Outlook for Large D.C. Media and Communications Firms Before, During, and After COVID-19

    8/5/2021

    There has never been a shortage of media and communications firms in D.C., and most of them are still standing. But what do they have to look forward to in the future? 
  • The Jobs Outlook for Mid-Sized Media and Communications Industry in D.C. before, during, and after COVID

    The Jobs Outlook for Mid-Sized Media and Communications Industry in D.C. before, during, and afte...

    7/6/2021

    Looking at mid-size businesses in this sector before, during, and after the pandemic helps provide essential insights. Read on to learn more!
  • How to Effectively Network on Social Platforms

    How to Effectively Network on Social Platforms

    11/23/2020

    No matter where you are in your career, learning how to effectively network on social media is an important skill to hone. The following tips can help you make sure social media works for you, not against you.
  • 7 ways companies can lure top talent

    7 ways companies can lure top talent

    5/11/2021

    Companies need to put in effort into finding employees and promoting available positions. Here are seven tips for companies to attract the best talent.
  • Five Company Policies to Understand Before You Accept a New Position

    Five Company Policies to Understand Before You Accept a New Position

    6/23/2022

    You are about to accept a new position, but you have questions about some of the policies. Five policies you need to fully understand before you take the job are…
  • Do You Have These 7 Marketing and Communication Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?

    Do You Have These 7 Marketing and Communication Skills Hiring Managers Struggle to Find?

    7/28/2022

    You might be addicted to Instagram, but do you have what it takes to be a marketing and communications pro? Find out which skills hiring managers prize the most in job candidates.
  • Looking into a Marketing Career? Consider These Career Paths.

    Looking into a Marketing Career? Consider These Career Paths.

    7/2/2020

    Most people have a vague sense of what marketers do. Are you considering a career in marketing? Here are some potential career paths worth researching.
  • How to Leverage Your Computer Savviness into an IT Career

    How to Leverage Your Computer Savviness into an IT Career

    6/11/2020

    You consider yourself a bit of a technology expert. But your current job isn’t allowing you to take full advantage of your skills. Here are some tips to help get you where you want to be.
  • Ways You Can Use Facebook In The Recruitment Process

    Ways You Can Use Facebook In The Recruitment Process

    8/13/2018

    Facebook isn’t just a platform for political memes and kitten videos. It can also be a valuable tool in the recruitment process. Whether you’re using social media to attract new candidates or get a clearer picture of your current applicants, Facebook has a great deal to offer job recruiters. Her...
  • Measure and manage your employer brand reputation

    Measure and manage your employer brand reputation

    12/7/2021

    Now, in an increasingly virtual world, customer and employee reviews carry a tremendous amount of weight. That’s why promoting a positive online reputation needs to be an everyday priority.
  • How To Build Excitement Around Your Brand

    How To Build Excitement Around Your Brand

    12/17/2018

    The holidays are here and we are excited but are you as excited about your brand? It could be that you’ve been putting off investing time and resources into building an employer brand — that is, your organization’s mission, vision, values and culture. But it’s absolutely vital to know who you are...
  • How to Build a Digital Presence as a Job Seeker—And What NOT to do

    How to Build a Digital Presence as a Job Seeker—And What NOT to do

    4/4/2018

    Today’s savvy job seekers have more to show than their resumes and cover letters — some have work samples or portfolios, others have websites or digital hubs, and many have social media accounts to boost their personal brand. If you don’t already have a strong digital presence, or if your digital...
  • Top Digitally Focused Careers

    Top Digitally Focused Careers

    8/6/2020

    Long gone are the days when computer savviness automatically meant you were destined for a career in IT. Check out some of the hottest digitally focused careers!
  • Laid Off? Here's How to Tell Your Network.

    Laid Off? Here's How to Tell Your Network.

    5/22/2019

    The day you're laid off from a job is always going to rank as one of the worst of your career—but ultimately the experience can open new doors for you. To get back on your feet, it's critical to employ a strong strategy for spreading the news about your new employment situation. You have to be yo...
  • Marketable Skills Every Job Seeker Should Have

    Marketable Skills Every Job Seeker Should Have

    3/20/2018

    Looking for a job is hard work — you have to condense your life’s worth on a piece of paper that the hiring manager may only spend a few minutes scanning (and that’s if you’re lucky). Regardless of which profession you’re trying to break into, however, highlighting these marketable skills that tr...
  • Tips for Cutting Your Resume Down to One Page

    Tips for Cutting Your Resume Down to One Page

    12/15/2017

    When job-hunting, you're excited to tell a hiring manager exactly how much value you'll bring to the company—but that doesn't mean your resume should read like a novel. This is yet another time in life when less is more. In most cases, unless you're an upper-level executive, your resume should no...
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