4 Truths About Turning Your Passion Into Your Career

“There’s a harsh truth about getting paid to do what you love that most people aren’t aware of: If you’re not careful, you can follow your passion right into poverty.

In all our talk of meaning, purpose, four-hour workweeks, and …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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How to Write a Graphic Designer Resume That Goes Beyond Looks (Example Included!)

“Try thinking of your resume as a snapshot of your experience and capabilities—a sneak peek at what you can do. Here are a few rules to follow when writing your graphic design resume.”

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Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Behind the Scenes: How to Score a Job in Entertainment

The entertainment world is exciting, creative, and (sometimes) glamorous, with hundreds of career paths to choose from. And for those of us who picture our names in the credits of a movie or sitcom, there’s no other place we’d rather …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Everything You Need to Know About Being a Graphic Designer—So You Can Decide if It’s the Right Career for You

“If you’re a creative type and like to change things up, you might enjoy being a graphic designer since your tasks and projects will vary and you’re encouraged to bring your artistic side to each assignment. But here’s a bit …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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Everything You Need to Know About Pursuing a Career in Media

After spending my entire career in media, in companies as varied as MTV, Condé Nast, SundanceTV, and Discovery, I am often asked to give advice on how to get into the media business. It usually comes from a passionate, wide-eyed …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Marketing Trends to Prepare for in 2022

While the marketing industry might remain the same, strategies are fluid. Marketing trends come and go. What’s “in” seems to change every year, keeping the best marketers in the business on their toes. 

It can be one of the most …

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3 Career Lessons from Oscar-Winner Chloé Zhao

On Sunday, Chloé Zhao became the first woman of color and only second woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director. Zhao is the filmmaker behind Nomadland, a quiet and compassionate study of American itinerant workers who rely on …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Respond to “Walk Me Through Your Resume”—and Get Your Interview Started on the Right Note

When you begin any job interview, your interviewer is likely to start the conversation with some sort of introductory question. Because of this, “Tell me about yourself” is one of the most common interview questions in any job search. But …

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2021 Virtual Fall Career Fair

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What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider

Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …

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