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6 Ways to Land Your Dream Journalism Job

This is a sponsored article by the Financial Times. Is it your dream to break into journalism? It can be a pretty tough industry to crack, but with a bit of hard work and determination you’ll get there! Here are a few top tips for landing your dream journalism job: 1) Write Whether you’re a…

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What LinkedIn Skills Get You Hired?

Thanks to LinkedIn, here are the the hottest skills which got people hired in the UK this year. The data reinforces that for the majority of vacancies, an understanding of tech is essential, along with data skills! The statistics are based on recruiting and hiring activity on LinkedIn, analysing the skills and experience of its 400…

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12 Things You Wish You’d Known Before Taking the Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

You’ve been offered a job, and you want to take it – but what do you need to check before you take it? This infographic by Donna Svei outlines 12 things you need to note before taking a position. Takeaways: How many of the employees are on LinkedIn with phone numbers? They might want out! Google…

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How Following Industry News Can Boost Your Career

Following current events may seem like we’re time traveling back to elementary school. (Remember bringing news clips to class for discussion?) But seriously, following current and industry news can give you a huge career boost if you keep your focus. Sadly, many Americans don’t follow current trends or even enjoy it for that matter. In…