Getting Ahead at Work

Do you want to advance your career, or are you just passionate about an industry or issue? Becoming an expert, so to say, will create a powerful platform for your career. And you don't have to...

Networking is one of the most important tools you will need, to be successful in the entertainment industry. With a little real life practice you will learn how to start a conversation, make an...

A travel career can be fun, exciting and filled with many perks such as free or discounted travel. If you are a people person, have good customer services skills, and can adjust to change easily,...

If you are in the market looking for an opportunity or are just exploring - marketable skills will take on a new (and urgent) meaning. The market will ignore your current title, job definition and...

The world is flat. In other words it's a global economy, which opens the door for competition. Competition for talent, competition for efficiency and competition for price - irrespective of...

In an economic climate where most people are worried about future employment and job security it makes sense to upgrade your skills and make yourself more valuable within your work force and...

A Publicists' job may appear glamorous, and it is. However there is a tremendous amount of grunt work involved in the preparation and pressure to succeed once you've landed a job. Because...

At first glance a successful career in the music industry can seem like a dream come true. However, any career you have is what you make of it. It’s going to require strategy, planning, talent,...

Many kids dream of becoming singers. Some constantly practice at home, and others attend church or form groups to share their singing talent with others. Becoming a singer at a young age is...

Modeling application cover letters serve as an introduction to the candidate. Modeling agencies often sift through hundreds (if not thousands) of applications a week; A strong cover letter will...

Golf is an addictive hobby for many golf enthusiasts. Many golfers play golf any chance they get any free time. The only thing better than playing golf any time you want is an opportunity to work...

Many freelancers struggle to stand out in the crowd. Without an employer to back you up, you're on your own when it comes to every aspect of running your business. Here are some tips to keep...

We have the power to choose what we want in life. With proper planning and goal setting, we can design our lives to be exactly what we want. My article provides a six step career plan that is...

Most career positions start out as process jobs and end up as sales jobs. For example, in a law firm, associates are handed assignments to process; to make partner, they must demonstrate the...

For many a job in the media industry is a dream. Career possibilities include those at television networks, radio stations, magazines, record labels, newspapers, websites and other communication...

Q: I've already started getting small roles as an extra in TV shows, but I'm finding it difficult to get my name out there. I know if people in the industry start to recognize my name, it'll be...