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Are Professional Certifications Worth It?
Job Searching Emily Hecker 2/18/25 Job Searching Emily Hecker 2/18/25

Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Do hiring managers care about certifications, or are they just résumé fluff?

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Do They Genuinely Want an IC Disruptor or Just the Idea of One?
Job Searching Emily Hecker 8/20/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 8/20/24

Do They Genuinely Want an IC Disruptor or Just the Idea of One?

While words are great, they should match action.

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So You Think You Want to Work in Internal Communication
Job Searching Emily Hecker 8/13/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 8/13/24

So You Think You Want to Work in Internal Communication

This one’s for those new to or considering the field.

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5 Giveaways That Internal Comms Roles Are Teams of One
Job Searching Emily Hecker 7/23/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 7/23/24

5 Giveaways That Internal Comms Roles Are Teams of One

Get to the punchline before you get to an interview.

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The Dangers of Working for an Underqualified Communication Supervisor
Job Searching Emily Hecker 6/18/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 6/18/24

The Dangers of Working for an Underqualified Communication Supervisor

Supervisors who lack both competence and confidence are a recipe for disaster.

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The Most Important Question to Ask When Interviewing for Internal Communication Roles
Job Searching Emily Hecker 6/11/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 6/11/24

The Most Important Question to Ask When Interviewing for Internal Communication Roles

Spoiler: It’s not about salary.

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Job Seeker Beware: Recognizing the Signs of 'Ghost Jobs'
Job Searching Emily Hecker 3/5/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 3/5/24

Job Seeker Beware: Recognizing the Signs of 'Ghost Jobs'

Red flags like ambiguous interviews and shifting roles indicate the job may vanish into thin air.

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The Experience Paradox: Why Years Alone Don't Define IC Excellence
Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/30/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/30/24

The Experience Paradox: Why Years Alone Don't Define IC Excellence

Being in a comms role for XX number of years doesn’t guarantee proficiency.

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Breaking the Myth: Communication ≠ Administration
Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/16/24 Job Searching Emily Hecker 1/16/24

Breaking the Myth: Communication ≠ Administration

The pairing of communication with administration perpetuates a myth that communication teams are mere extensions of admin.

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Navigating the Wild West of Job Hunting: Why Industry Experience Isn’t Everything
Job Searching Emily Hecker 12/5/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 12/5/23

Navigating the Wild West of Job Hunting: Why Industry Experience Isn’t Everything

Hey, hiring managers, it’s time to ditch industry preferences.

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Cracking the Code: The 'And' Dilemma in Internal Communication Job Titles
Job Searching Emily Hecker 11/28/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 11/28/23

Cracking the Code: The 'And' Dilemma in Internal Communication Job Titles

Having an “and” in a job title can mean several things. And none of them are good.

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Same Circus, Different Tent: Why Changing IC Jobs May Not Be the Difference You Think
Job Searching Emily Hecker 10/24/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 10/24/23

Same Circus, Different Tent: Why Changing IC Jobs May Not Be the Difference You Think

Own your ringmaster status and take control of your destiny.

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Navigating the Hiring Maze: Identifying Competent Communication Leaders
Job Searching Emily Hecker 10/10/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 10/10/23

Navigating the Hiring Maze: Identifying Competent Communication Leaders

If you can be choosy in your job hunt, choose a competent comms manager.

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Navigating the Internal Communication Job Market: A Guide to Unraveling IC Roles
Job Searching Emily Hecker 8/29/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 8/29/23

Navigating the Internal Communication Job Market: A Guide to Unraveling IC Roles

Ask smart questions to find your fit.

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Red Flags in Internal Communication Job Descriptions
Job Searching Emily Hecker 4/24/23 Job Searching Emily Hecker 4/24/23

Red Flags in Internal Communication Job Descriptions

Indicators that an organization has no clue about IC.

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