Image Courtesy of Thinkstock Did you know that one in three girls in sub Saharan Africa drop out of school due to poor sanitation facilities? Or what a “viral echo” is and how it can create a community of change? These were among the things I learned about on July 24, 2013, when the social...Continue Reading
We've collected job application tips from 15 amazing NYC companies that are currently hiring. Check out all of the companies and tips in this article. ...Continue Reading
It has taken some adjusting to go from from being a kid in the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, to college (also in the suburbs), to moving to the city. Suffice it to say, there are a few things I wish I had known when I first arrived....Continue Reading
On Tuesday, July 11, we attended an event hosted by Green Spaces called The New Fluid Workforce: What Organizations and Individuals Need to Know. Speakers included Tom Watson; a journalist, author, and consultant for 20+ years, Janice Caillet; cofounder of many companies including FLOCKD Inc., Alexander Caillet; founder of One21Five, Inc., an organizational consulting and coaching firm,...Continue Reading
Zoe Fox recently celebrated her two year anniversary at Mashable, where she is currently a content coordinator. She was the first intern at Mashable to move up to a full-time employee in 2011. Read Zoe's tips on transitioning from an intern to a full-time role at a company. ...Continue Reading
Tips from the 10th annual Games for Change Festival on how to have a great career in game development. ...Continue Reading
Social media makes it possible for you to connect with people at scale. Yet understandably, many people are overwhelmed when it comes to learning how to use various platforms, deciding how often to use them, and what’s appropriate and what’s not. In conjunction with our upcoming free, live, virtual installment of Hashtag to Hired: Use...Continue Reading
When it comes to the digital era we live in, one question is constantly present: how do we stand out? Everyone has a Facebook profile, Twitter handle, LinkedIn page, among other social profiles, so how can you get employers to notice you over everyone else? If you are absolutely certain you have a set of skills, talent, and passion, but are clueless on actually getting it out there, consider these down-to-earth tips from five experienced media-world recruiters. ...Continue Reading
How do you prepare for a phone interview? Here are some quick tips to help you charm potential employers using only your voice. ...Continue Reading
Conferences, networking events, and career fairs are great opportunities to get your work and credentials in front of potential employers and mentors. With lots of new technology available, we thought we'd share creative ideas for showing off your work....Continue Reading
At NY Creative Interns, we’re huge proponents of mentors. Below are the slides from our live virtual event, How to Build and Maintain a Network of Mentors. Did you miss the event? Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates on events and opportunities. What strategies have you used to maintain your...Continue Reading
Before you hit “submit,” take a look at our cover letter tips! Whether it’s your first cover letter or your 101st, make sure to include the following to increase your chances in scoring your dream opportunity. Make sure to include in your cover letter: Correct name of the company The name of the person who’ll...Continue Reading
Four recruiters from creative companies shared stories and advice to provide an inside perspective on the recruiting process and what can be done to stand out among a sea of applicants. ...Continue Reading
Once upon a time, publishing was synonymous with books. But in today's world, publishing incorporates so much more. Learn how to break into the publishing business with these 5 key tips. ...Continue Reading
Each gym’s population increases ten-fold during the first week of January each year. But after only a few weeks into the month, many people with a health-related New Year’s resolution have dissipated and fallen back into more familiar routines. Learn how to avoid the "it's too hard" trap and get your health-related goals on track....Continue Reading
