In the ever-evolving landscape of job hunting, you’d think candidates would have mastered the art of interviewing by now. Yet here we are in 2025, and we still witness the same mistakes that made us cringe over a decade ago. Let’s talk about how to stand out in your next interview – and not colossally […]
“Kim… I have a feeling I’m not in college anymore.” – Overheard at 8THIRTYFOUR Trust us, we get it. Like how Dorothy discovered Munchkinland is nothing like ole’ Kansas, post-grad life is on that same wavelength. The syllabuses fly away, junky apartment furniture is traded in for new (if you’re lucky), and the thought of […]
You did it, you finally graduated. Gone are the all-nighters, evening classes, early morning study sessions and all the other extracurriculars. You’ve made it, you’ve got your first job and it is gonna be sooooo much better than school. Or is it? We polled the 8THIRTYFOUR team and asked them to provide their best advice […]
Finding the right job can be a challenge. Ideally, people are able to find a position that aligns with their skills within a culture that feels comfortable. But, just like any relationship, it’s always 50/50. The candidate needs to evaluate if the company and position are a good fit, just as much as the company […]
The blog post you wait all month for is here-PR current and future pros reflecting on their careers and lives in a “letter to my younger self” format. This month we feature Dino Baskovic, principal at Vincena, a digital communications agency in Rockford, Michigan. Take a knee, Baskovic. You’re 22. I’m 42. That’s 20 years […]
When it comes to internship programs, 834 Design & Marketing is the Gru to a sea of not-so-yellow minions. Although their work responsibilities are a little different than Gru’s minions, we’re sure they could chase down villains or throw a killer dance party if we put it on their Basecamp to-do list. They’re still working […]
As a promising young professional, it’s going to shock you how easily you’ll be dismissed by hiring managers solely based on your age. You won’t see it coming until it smacks you square between the shoulder pads of your peach JCPenney blazer. But if you do what famous comedian Steve Martin once said, “Be so […]
LinkedIn: World’s Largest Professional Network. The social networking website hosts over 147 million people with professional occupations, 60 percent of which are either decision-makers or individuals with direct access to decision-makers. The top four professions on LinkedIn are in the fields of information technology, marketing/advertising, financial services and computer software—all occupations with average incomes exceeding $60,000 annually. […]