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The Year that Kohl's Saved Christmas
2017 was a bit of a rocky year and the turbulence hit a frenzied level when I lost my job at the beginning of May. What followed was five months of struggle—collecting unemployment, a small part-time “consulting” type gig that was inconsistent at best and the fear that at age 53, my best years as a marketing professional were behind me.
By Jonathan Pullano6 years ago in Journal
Risking It All to Thrive as a Financially Successful Creative Artist
The subtitle above is deliberately phrased: “Risking It All To Thrive As A Financially Successful Creative Artist.” Am I implying that sacrifice is necessary to earn a greater than full-time income through your art?
By Joel Eisenberg7 years ago in Journal
How to Write a Job Interview Thank You Email
I’d like to talk about how to write a job interview thank you email, but first I’d like to mention some excellent advice a friend of mine once gave me: “Go on every job interview you can,” he said. “It’s an experience you can’t pay for.” He was absolutely right. You can pay someone to drive your car to Seattle or toss you out of an airplane or bury you up to your neck in sand, but you can’t pay someone to interview you—you can, of course, and your friends probably need the money, but what good would it do? As all job seekers know, the interview, phone or, even better, face to face, is like knocking at the gates of Oz. It’s all about exhilaration and terror and trying to stay at the absolute top of your game for at least an hour.
By David Porter7 years ago in Journal
Professionalism in Theatre: For the Youngsters
THANK YOU. Get that in your brain right now. Thank you, thank you, thank you. "Thank you" can mean you are actually thankful. "Thank you" can be said sarcastically after your director makes you re-run a scene or a set change over and over and over and you are TOTALLY FED UP WITH THAT DIRECTOR. "Thank you" can be the most professional manner of responding to a note or a suggestion from your director. "Thank you" can be the appropriate reaction to a positive note you get from a director. Okay, okay, by now I've probably tired you of the "thank you." But it REALLY is important. This post is dedicated to being more professional in the theatre world by what you say, do and think.
By Kevin Rothlisberger7 years ago in Journal
How to Handle Stress During a Job Interview and Keep Your Cool
There aren't many situations that are as stressful as a job interview. Ever wonder how people thrive in stressful environments like these? There are tons of tactics and tricks that people follow, but we have come up with a list of the top ten tips for how to handle stress during a job interview.
By Kelsey Lange7 years ago in Journal
Walking Down a Life Path
As a kid, you learn the simple side about money. You become very happy to even have a quarter or a dollar. As you get older, you acknowledge the harsher side of money. You learn that money is what makes your country and the world run. You learn that the best life you can have depends mostly on money; to have a phone that suits your taste, to have a house, to have a car, to buy the clothes you want, to be able to travel, and so much more.
By Maki Jackson7 years ago in Journal
Working in TV Part 4
Happy New Year to you. Thank you for reading my journals up to now. Hopefully you have had a look at some websites and maybe even created yourself a profile. If you need further advice about that particular step then please feel free to get in touch.
By Jo Wheatley7 years ago in Journal
Becoming a Freelancer. Top Story - January 2018.
So, you want to be a freelancer? Let me be the first of many to start out by telling you that it sure as heck isn’t going to be easy. If you have thick skin and endless determination, then you “may” have what it takes! Being without steady and/or stable work can cause even the most level-headed of us to crumble under pressure. The pressure to land contacts, jobs, and make connections intensifies when our own livelihood is at stake.
By Nicole (Nikki) M.7 years ago in Journal
Investing Methods for 2018
Buy the Dip (Quality Companies) If you believe the market is going to grind higher, it is important to consider following this method of trading. Throughout 2017, there has been a series of short-lived rotations out of different sectors. An example of this can be seen in the recent rotation out of technology, and into retail and oil. This rotation has resulted in your favorite technology stocks having lower prices. Another way stock prices can severely decrease is through earnings misses or analysts not liking a company's guidance. For these reasons, I choose not to participate in earning season buying. When purchasing a stock before its earnings, it’s like gambling, since your hoping it will beat earnings and analyst’s expectations. A company will have to do this in order for investors not to take profits on the news. In order to best implement this method, I would recommend buying half the number of shares you want to own when the stock drops a severe amount. Once the investment is made, the next trading days and maybe weeks are essential as you are able to most effectively add to your position. One of the best things about this strategy, is if the price suddenly goes up before you add in, you are still able to make money. In contrast, if the price goes down, you will still have the funds to add to your position and lower your average price. The most important thing is to believe in the stock and your investment, and if you do, you will be incredibly grateful for such a cheap price. This is likely going to be a great opportunity, as the market has immense potential to grind higher for this upcoming year. The key is to buy quality companies that still have great fundamentals and are solely a victim to the rotation.
By Dylan Baldessari7 years ago in Journal