In local broadcast media, hiring the wrong salesperson doesn’t just cost you a salary—it bleeds revenue, erodes client trust, and quietly poisons your culture. Yet too many stations still hire on gut feel, desperation, or a halfway decent handshake. Let’s sharpen the filter. Here are 15 unapologetically real reasons to pass on a sales candidate—before […]
The media industry is fast-paced, competitive, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re aiming for an on-air role, a production job, or a leadership position at a local television station, interviews in this field go far beyond rehearsed answers. Employers are looking for creativity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how media connects with audiences. Here’s how
Perhaps we have all been in this situation: You are a job applicant. You take time out of your busy day/life to update your resume. Review the job boards/LinkedIn/websites/companies/etc. You navigate an often cumbersome company applicant tracking system (ATS). You apply to a position of interest. You receive an automated email response from the ATS
Have We Lost the “Human” In Human Resources and Recruiting? Read More »
Ghosting, not just an urban dictionary myth anymore. Before we dive in, let us explore the word by definition: Ghost·ing/ˈɡōstiNG/ noun – The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. You know the word…and, likely connect “ghosting” to the context of dating or friendship. Unfortunately,
Recruitment Process “Ghosting” – A Great Way to Burn a Bridge Read More »
The tables have suddenly turned. What was once a candidate-starved recruiting environment with a 3.4% U.S. unemployment rate just a few months ago before the Covid-19 global pandemic has suddenly exploded into a candidate-overflow situation with 15-20%+ unemployment…numbers not seen since the Great Depression era. Over the past 9 weeks, more than 38 million Americans
Interviewing Through the Downsized/Furloughed Carnage of Candidates…5 Tips: Read More »
As the global pandemic continues to wreak havoc on U.S. unemployment figures, a simple question needs to be answered? My job was just eliminated…now what? Here are some basic tips to take during these turbulent times. Breathe. Relax. Prioritize. Do not take your downsizing personally. Millions of Americans and professional across the globe have been
I Was Just Downsized…Now What? 13 Tips to Take Immediately: Read More »
The staggering U.S. unemployment rate announced by the government this past Friday as a result of the global pandemic may get even worse, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. “The reported numbers are probably going to get worse before they get better,” Munchin told the Fox News Sunday program. The unemployment rate exploded to 14.7% in April,
The Current Media Landscape: Unemployment Rates, Revenue Dollars, and Recruiting Read More »
