When becoming "Professor So-and-so" is the dream, and you apply and apply and apply for jobs you're actually qualified for, but aren't getting interviews — and you're becoming demoralized because of this — what do you do? This isn't a riddle. I've heard MANY musicians...
Yes, there IS a musicians' Valhalla of job application materials. And there, in that exalted heavenly state, you'll find musicians abide by the cover letter golden rule. It's this: keep it to . . . One. Page. Only. For real. More is NOT more. More is, typically, a lot...
We're asking this: Musicians — why survey your customers? Your audience? Let's find out. Think about whether you really know what the people you're seeking to serve want. Have you taken the time and trouble to ask? Because If you want to genuinely connect with...
When applying for a college teaching job, how can you distinguish yourself from the 200 other applicants? How do you detail your teaching experience so that you don't come across as interchangeable with everybody else? Let's unpack for musicians: the Art of the CV...
As a follow up to the secrets #1 and 2 divulged in this previous post, here are cover letters secrets "part deux" on how structure and research factor in to your job search. Quick review: effective cover letters introduce you and your résumé or CV to a specific...
