“Writing is one of those things you have to be naked with. You write it, you put it out there for someone to read, and they’ll say ‘I don’t know if it sounds…

Rivet in Rivet

Oct 31, 2017

7. Read Closely

Before you start filling out answers, read every single question on the application carefully. Copy/paste all the questions into a document that auto-saves (cloud-hosted like an email draft or Google Drive) or a word processor (just set a timer to remind you to save every 5 minutes!)

Rivet in Rivet

Oct 31, 2017

6. Make sure your work looks good

Does this application ask you to submit a link to your website, a portfolio of images and/or social media profiles? Now’s a good time to update things and make sure all your online identities present you the way you’d like to be seen.

Rivet in Rivet

Oct 31, 2017

5. Don’t miss the deadline

When you find the perfect opportunity, the trick now is to not miss that deadline (if there is one). If the open call is on Rivet, sign up to get automated email alerts. If not, set up a calendar reminder a week before it’s due, and another one the day before. Don’t forget that…