Tag Archives: Jobs
Talent Agent Uses Perseverance, Savvy to Represent Hollywood’s Elite
Acquiring mentors, paying dues key to success
Tracy Christian not only represents a talented client list which includes celebrity entertainers like actors…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Down But Not Out
Resources for when the ends stop meeting
If you find yourself in need, or someone you know is in need of home,…
By Renita Burns
Navigating an Awkward Interview
How to dodge inappropriate questions with savvy
Most interviewers stick to job-related questions. But let’s face it: Some are socially awkward, untrained,…
By Heather Boerner
Manage Your Tax Obligations
Seven things to consider when your job status changes
Thousands of laid-off workers have been pushed into self-employment and freelance work this year. A…
By Vicki Lee Parker
How I Landed My Gig
Get creative and stand out above the rest to win your dream job
Instead of sending out mass resumes and cover letters, I decided to tailor each cover…
By Renita Burns
Clever Ways to Land the Interview and Snag the Job
Competition is fierce and you should be, too
With dizzying layoffs signaling employers’ reluctance to fill payrolls, securing an interview can turn into…
By Renita Burns
Tapping into the Creative Economy
The arts helps redefine a former manufacturing region
Some 60,000 patrons of the theater arts descend upon Winston-Salem, North Carolina biennially to attend…
By Alan Hughes
Recruiting the Recruiter
Things to know before choosing an executive search firm
Small business owners often find themselves wearing many different hats. But when it comes time…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
How to Handle Your Severance Package
You may have more options than you know
Once you’ve been offered a severance package, it’s tempting to accept it right away. With…
By Benice Atufunwa
Recession-Proof Healthcare Jobs
Opportunities for franchising, self-employment
The number of employees on company payrolls continues to decline in most industries. But in…
