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Mindy Kaling Can Make You Laugh, But She Also Has Career Advice for You

Published on August 15, 2022

Never have I ever admitted, until now, how eager I am to binge the new season of a teen dramedy (I am…not a teen). But Never Have I Ever—brainchild of Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher—is too good and refreshingly …

3 Tips for Creating an Impressive Professional Portfolio or Website

Published on August 11, 2022

Photo by Hal Gatewood on Unsplash

Thanks to rapidly advancing technology over the last few decades, you have access to more jobs and job search resources than could have possibly been imagined before the turn of the last century. Employers …

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4 Music Careers for Non-Musicians

Published on July 27, 2022

When you think about careers in music, you likely think about musicians. However, there are many music careers that don't require mastery of a musical instrument. So, if you love music and want to build a career in or around …

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Looking to submit your short-form work, or to find out about other ways to get engaged as an emerging writer …

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Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has a listing of resources available locally and nationally to support creatives, …

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A searchable list of internships, fellowships, and more geared towards diversifying industries.

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The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 100 internship programs. Based on a survey of approximately 20,000 interns, …

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