I've been at the same agency since graduating and starting as an intern. It's time to move on, but job searching and interviewing seems daunting. Any pro tips or advice?

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Just be confident and know your shit. Make sure your next job is what you want and aligns with your current role in some way.

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Use LinkedIn and research to identify hiring professionals and agency e-mail conventions and reach out directly. Don't let your resume get lost in a pool of uploads.

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