Newbie job applicants are often surprised to learn that employers want to see resumes for entry-level listings. Knowing how to write a resume with no experience is an essential life skill, and it can make all the difference between breaking into your field or stagnating in a non-degreed position. I've geared this guide toward helping fresh college … Continue reading How to Write a Resume with No Experience
Today's job market is all about self-promotion, especially for creative types. Even if you're a job seeker who wants to break into a more traditional field than, say, graphic design or social media management, knowing how to identify your marketable skills will give your career launch more velocity. Simply defined, your marketable skills are any strategies or … Continue reading How to Identify Your Marketable Skills
Unless you took a business writing course or two, trying to apply for jobs when you're fresh out of college can be a nightmare. You need to know how to write a cover letter with no experience, and you'd better get comfortable, because --- chances are --- your first won't be your last. If your … Continue reading How to Write a Cover Letter with No Experience
Last week, I caught World's Greatest Dad---starring Robin Williams as prep school poetry professor Lance---on Netflix. He's a hard-working, unpublished writer who is sidelined as everyone celebrates the successes of his easy-going colleague, Mike, played by Henry Simmons. Lance catches his publishing break entirely by accident, and is therefore unable to take credit for his work. … Continue reading Professional Jealousy: How to Handle Others’ Fame and Success