Let’s talk about interviewing for a minute. I see far too many talented musicians shoot themselves in the foot in interviews. So here are my hard-won Secrets to Acing the Interview. Trust me, it’s better not to learn these the hard way: it took me bombing a few...
If you’re a musician looking to land a college teaching job, and you’re wondering how to improve your chances of getting hired, I’ve got some good and bad news for you—plus I've got the cover letter secrets for musicians—the secrets needed to help you make the short...
Several readers asked about CV layout in recent weeks so here is a version of my "picky details" worksheet for musicians: 12 Ways to Fine-tune Your CV. The idea is to make your CV as reader friendly as possible. How about expert formatting and layout tips to put to...
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...
Here are more cover letter secrets: letterhead and why it matters. This is part 3 of our Cover Letter Secrets series. If you missed the earlier posts find them here and here. We've already covered empathy, structure, and research. What's left? Layout, format, and tone...
