By Jamé Jackson
$200. That was all I had in my bank account when I moved from my hometown of Washington, D.C. to New York City this past summer.
I had finally realized that NYC was calling my name when …
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Personal Care Hacks to Help You Get Through Media Work Post Election
By Jamé Jackson Nowadays, many in the publishing industry are taking on roles as social media editors and backup staff supporters on covering all the breaking news on social. However, with the 2016 presidential campaign and then most recent inauguration, …
It’s Not Your Dream Job, But You Should Take it Anyway
By Jame Jackson How many times have we been told that we should just “hold out” while waiting for that dream job to come knocking? Well, Edsters, I’m here to tell you that advice sucks. The reality is your ‘dream …
Chatting With Michelle Lee, Editor-in-Chief of Allure
By Jamé Jackson Michelle Lee has never been afraid to take risks. The editor-in-chief of Allure covered crime, cars and parenting before making her way back to beauty—she even taught herself web design before it became a crucial resume builder. …
5 Ways to Network At Conferences When You Know No One
By Jame Jackson Attending a conference alone can be daunting, not even taking into account the networking. Luckily, there are some easy steps you can take to stand out from the crowd.
- Remember Others Are In The Same Boat As
How I Quit my Six-Figure Fashion Job & Became a Freelance Writer
By Jean Chen Smith
Just last summer, I was sitting at my cubicle with several co-workers at a fashion company in New York, staring longingly at the beautiful sun that hung in the sky. Abruptly, one of my colleagues came …
How to negotiate Your Salary at Every Stage of Your Career
By Jamé Jackson
One thing we’re always told when dealing with salary negotiations for a job is to NEVER leave money on the table. So how do you navigate the talk, especially when you’ve been at your job for a …
Secrets to Getting Great Clips When You Have Little Experience
By Jamé Jackson
We’ve all been there before: looking at a job that seems perfect for us, only to find out that it’s calling for a million years of experience and two million years worth of bylines. So…what do you …