Talent Tips
Talent Tip #162: Dating Advice from My Parents…for Hiring Managers
May 21, 2024
Claire Kittle Dixon
Back in the day, my parents gave me a ton of dating advice.
And trust me when I tell you that I needed it. (Next time you see me at a social function, preferably one that serves copious amounts of alcohol, ask me to tell you about “Mean Dean” or “Mr. Insaneholtz”.)
We were just reminiscing the other day about all of the gems of relationship wisdom they shared. And as we talked…
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Talent Tip #161: Advice for Creating a Buzz-worthy Resume (Part 2)
April 23, 2024
Welcome back to the grand finale of our two-part series on crafting a buzz-worthy resume.
By now, you likely know that Oppenheimer was the big winner at this year’s Oscars, taking home 7 statues, including the coveted award for Best Picture.
So what does it take to create not just an Oscar-worthy, but a Best Picture-worthy resume? As the orchestra cues up for the thrilling conclusion, let’s dive into our remaining tips.
Editing Precision: In the world of cinema, editors arrange… Read More
Talent Tip #160: Advice for Creating a Buzz-worthy Resume (Part I)
February 20, 2024
If you pay attention to entertainment news, you’re well aware that Hollywood is gearing up for another thrilling television and film awards season. But if you’re anything like us, you’ve only seen a fraction of nominated films up for the big, buzz-worthy, awards and also much prefer the good-natured fun of the Golden Raspberry (aka Razzie) awards, which are given out to the worst movies/actors of the year.
So while we’re not qualified to comment on who should…
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Talent Market Turns 15!
January 14, 2024
This year Talent Market turns 15!
We’re still not legal to drive, but that hasn’t stopped us from getting a lot done over the last 5,475 days!
Since 2009, Talent Market has:
Helped 240+ liberty-oriented nonprofits find the talent they need to be successful – Our clients include national policy and research organizations, state-based think tanks, education and talent development institutions, litigation centers, capacity building organizations, media organizations, and university centers. Placed more than 1,170 talented individuals in critical roles in… Read More
Talent Tip #159: Airing of Application Grievances: Holiday Lessons For Job Seekers
December 13, 2023
The Talent Market Team
Pour the eggnog and erect the Festivus pole – it’s time for our annual Airing of the Application Grievances!
Now, before we jump in, keep in mind that the ladies of Talent Market see a sleigh full of job applications each year (4,000+ this year!). That means we see thousands of reasons for people to land on Santa’s Nice List…and just as many (if not more) for them to end up on the Naughty…
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Talent Tip #158: Lessons From the Roller Coaster: A Job Seeker’s Advice for Job Seekers
November 20, 2023
Bailey Drouant
Is it just me or does job hunting feel like a roller coaster ride?
It takes you from the build-up of painstakingly updating your resume and meticulously tailoring cover letters, to the anxiety-inducing anticipation of interviews, to the lows of getting the dreaded “we went in another direction” email, to the highs of getting a coveted job offer. Whew. There’s a reason people throw up on roller coasters, ya know.
Not too long ago, I…
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Talent Tip #157: Five MORE Tips for Discussing Salary During Your Job Hunt
October 24, 2023
Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director, Talent Market
Last month you’ll remember we offered up the first five of 10 tips on discussing salary during your job hunt. This month we’ll finish off the list with the last five.
When asked about salary during an interview, answer…and then stop talking – If you haven’t already provided salary information in an application or cover letter, you might find yourself sitting in front of the hiring manager and being asked, “What is… Read More
Talent Tip #156: Five Tips for Discussing Salary During Your Job Hunt
September 19, 2023
Claire Kittle Dixon
Salary is a hot topic here at Talent Market (right up there with interviewing, dating, the Great Cat Versus Dog Debate, and the proper use of the word “bet”).
And that’s why I couldn’t believe our last comprehensive article about salary was more than 50 Talent Tips ago! I’m ashamed!
Let me make it up to our dear readers by providing 10 tips for discussing salary during your job hunt. You’ll get five this month and five…
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Talent Tip #155: What Promposals Can Teach Us About Hiring
July 18, 2023
Picture the scene. It’s prom season at Brookdale High School. Emotions, hormones, Taylor Swift, and the faint scent of benzoyl peroxide permeate the air.
Brandy is a popular and pretty senior who is perceptively aware that she is both popular and pretty. She makes it clear to all of her friends, enemies, frenemies, and the entire social media universe that she is excited about prom…but does not yet have a date.
After sending out her social SOS, she…
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Congratulations to Talent Market’s 2023 Award Winners!
June 20, 2023
Talent Market was proud to sponsor the 2023 AF Annual Gala and Awards Showcase and we were thrilled to have presented two new awards during the event in May: The Secret Weapon Award and the Program of the Year Award.
We were incredibly impressed by the quality and quantity of nominees for both awards. Choosing the…
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