Job Search
Sh*t Not To Say During That Big Job Interview
The employment process is often much like dating. You spend time searching through tons of prospects in hopes of finding the right “fit.” It’s often very time consuming, nerve wracking, and it may take a few duds before you find success. The first interview with a company can remind you of a first date: you…
Read MoreTips and Tricks to a Great Video Interview
Oh, and this interview will be done by video. You have a webcam, don’t you? Does that statement bring visions of bad YouTube videos and Marco Rubio’s water glass flying in front of your eyes? The use of video interviewing is growing rapidly. It’s a convenient and cost-effective choice for organizations looking to streamline the…
Read MoreThe Art of the Resignation
The whole process of transitioning from one job to the next is a topic that is often overlooked. The digital media industry is a fast paced and ever-changing close-knit community. It’s commonplace to leave one start-up for the next (almost a bit incestuous, but in a clean way), which is why it is imperative…
Read MoreHow To Find a Job in 2013
To be utterly honest, job hunting sucks. There, the word is out. Whether employed or unemployed it is a less than joyous experience to be in the metaphoric “searching for new opportunities” boat. Most job searchers feel that they are entitled to at least getting a response to their application and in a perfect world…
Read MoreA Must Read Before Considering A Counteroffer!
– Credibility: Whatever you had, gone. You could be the best man/woman in the office, but as soon as your manager or boss discovers you’re looking elsewhere (which they will once you tell them you have an offer) you are no longer a confidante, you are now a flight risk. Imagine if you’re dating exclusively…
Read MorePlaying ‘Would You Rather’ With Your Interviewer
Here is latest ClickZ.com article from our CEO Alan Cutter! Admit it – interviewing is rarely a fun game to play in Candy Land; you can find yourself navigating through chutes and ladders in a trivial pursuit to find a clue to the right job without taking much risk and landing in a taboo situation only…
Read MoreThe Top Eleven of 2011!
For AC Lion and our clients, 2011 was a very exciting year. We have been privileged to work with a diversified client base across the digital media landscape and some of the most talented professionals in the field. Whether mobile or media, exchanges or enterprise, agencies or analytics, AC Lion brings a track record of over…
Read MoreAC Lion’s Managing Director, Quoted In The Wall Street Journal
Job Hunters, Beware By Sarah NeedlemanThere’s been no shortage of warnings about the career dangers of posting racy content on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Yet many job hunters still don’t heed that advice, and others don’t realize they’re doing just as much damage by doing things like bending the truth or spamming their résumés.…
Read MoreAvoid These 10 Common Resume Goofs
Ten Most Common Resume Goofs Alesia Benedict, CPRW, JCTC. 1. Email Errors One of the most common goofs we see is an incorrect email address. Since most job search efforts are centered around email communications, having an email address that is wrong or difficult to interpret can be a pothole in the road to success.…
Read MoreTop 10 Keys to Acing the Phone Screen
Interviewer: “We’re really impressed by your resume. Walk me through your background” Job Applicant: “Honey, I’ll take out the trash later, I’m on the phone” No, it’s not a scene from The Office. Nor is it a weird dream sequence from an old Woody Allen movie. This is real life—as heard from the interviewer’s side…
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