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You have managed to get past the first hurdle, your resume has impressed the hiring manager enough for them to invite you to join them for an interview. But wait, this interview is going to be over the phone. How you prepare for a telephone interview is different than how you would prepare for an in-person one.

Phone interviews are increasingly becoming the first step in screening job candidates. Considering that employers may screen as many as 100 candidates during phone interviews, it’s important to know that the purpose of the phone call may be to eliminate you as a potential candidate in order to create a more manageable shortlist.

So how do you get past the phone call and make it to a face-to-face interview? The following ten tips will help you avoid common mistakes that can jeopardize your job search.

The world of commerce and transportation is a wide, complicated arena. Without a talented, detail-oriented person in logistics and freight, it’s easy to watch a perfectly soluble company fall apart. Any business needs to run like a well-oiled machine, without any missing or broken cogs gumming up the supply chain.

Moreover, it’s a degree that leaves you with no shortage of job options, as everything from city planning, government structure and global corporations all require a logistics and freight professional. That’s why it’s somewhat surprising there aren’t enough people to fill positions. According to Forbes, the logistics business was looking to employ 1.4 million jobs in 2018.

Every musician knows that creating great music is only part of the challenge. To stand out in a crowded industry, you need a solid strategy. In today’s digital world, being visible is key for your music career. How can you get noticed among so many artists? From smart use of social media to live shows, the journey to recognition can seem daunting. It’s important to navigate self-promotion effectively. Each small action helps build your brand and introduces your music to new listeners.

Let’s look at how you can promote yourself as a musician.