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Danny Rubin
Danny Rubin is a blogger and media consultant based in Washington, DC. His day job is with Frank Magid Associates, where he helps newspapers and TV stations boost subscriptions and ratings through audience research. He also runs News To Live By, a blog that offers daily tips on how we can apply the lessons of the news to our own lives. The blog often focuses on career issues and demonstrates how you can improve just by reading the news. When he's not buried in the day's headlines, Danny likes to run, play basketball, collect vinyl records and do crossword puzzles. Follow him on Twitter.
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What Political Debates Teach Us About Successful Job Interviews
By Danny Rubin | 3 Comments | November 1, 2011
It might be hard to spot with all the overblown coverage and overdone choreography, but the recent spate of GOP presidential debates is really a months-long job interview. Read »
Why HBO’s “How to Make It in America” is a Blueprint for Tackling the Job Market
By Danny Rubin | 9 Comments | September 29, 2011
Like Ben and Cam, think of every social interaction as a chance to network and promote yourself. Hustle goes a long way. Read »
Networking Tip: Make ‘Em Feel Valued
By Danny Rubin | 16 Comments | September 15, 2011
Being treated as an expert or someone “on the inside” makes people feel really freakin’ awesome about themselves. So rather than asking for a job, ask for advice. Read »
What Obama’s Jobs Speech Means for Millennials
By Danny Rubin | 16 Comments | September 6, 2011
We may be relatively new to the workforce, but Millennials still have high hopes on the jobs front. Here’s what we’re hoping President Obama will say during his speech on Thursday night. Read »
Good Riddance to the House Page Program
By Danny Rubin | 6 Comments | August 12, 2011
With all the partisan bickering in Washington, Congress is no place for teens to learn job skills. Read »
Hold the Reins in Your Next Job Interview
By Danny Rubin | 18 Comments | August 9, 2011
For future job interviews, here is a way you can take control and let the employer do the thinking. Read »
Millennials: Stop Cruising for a ‘Like’ on the Job
By Danny Rubin | 18 Comments | July 25, 2011
A recent poll found that most Millennials like to ask their friends before choosing a restaurant. That’s a good way to find the best pizza in your hood, but we shouldn’t let this mentality affect our approach in the office. Read »
The Best Way to Grow in a Job? Embrace the Unfamiliar
By Danny Rubin | 10 Comments | June 28, 2011
Your boss hands you a task you have never done before, and your mind begins to race. These brief and unexpected moments of panic place us squarely at the crossroads of stagnation and development. It’s a good thing. Read »
What Being a Television Reporter Taught Me About Writing Good Cover Letters
By Danny Rubin | 20 Comments | June 15, 2011
This past week I read a post on Careerealism.com (say that three times fast) titled “Do Recruiters and Hiring Managers Read Cover Letters?” It’s a valid question Read »
Weak Job Market Means Now is the Perfect Time to Get to Work… on Yourself
By Danny Rubin | 16 Comments | June 3, 2011
If you are unemployed and looking for work, the job market these days is a paralyzing place. More and more companies, perhaps assuming that jobless equates to brainless, have begun to only interview people who are currently employed. Read »
Gen Y’s Congressman Won’t Compromise in the Gym, But He Ought to at Work
By Danny Rubin | 2 Comments | May 24, 2011
Last week, Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) bared his sculpted upper body for Men’s Health and showed all of Capitol Hill exactly what he thinks about Americans’ right to own guns. Schock doesn’t just “work out” like the rest of us; the guy is a machine, hitting the gym sometimes seven days a week for grueling [...] Read »