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Free Way to Stay Focused During Your Dream Job Search

Staying focused enough to get a dream job fast is no easy feat. Here’s a simple, easy, free method of staying on track so you can get hired as quickly as possible. Continue reading

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A Phone Call from Beyond on the First Day of My Dream Job

A paranormal phone call of congratulation? How a deceased father may have offered encouragement on a daughter’s first day on her dream job. Continue reading

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Ellen Dolan Chats About Leaving Soaps and What Brought Her Back

Actor Ellen Dolan (formerly Maureen Reardon Bauer on Guiding Light) talks about being a Hollywood actor versus acting in soaps. She was working on Walker, Texas Ranger when she decided to return to soaps, and the role of Margo on As the World Turns. Continue reading

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Soap Opera Writer and Soap Opera Actor Discuss the Challenge-Opportunity-Bias Connected with Soaps

Actor Ellen Dolan discusses some of the biases held against soap opera talent. With her interviewer (a soap opera writer), she ponders how little is known about the process and the level of professionalism demanded in soaps. Continue reading

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Ellen Dolan Claims Stupid, Dumb Luck Got Her Cast as Maureen Reardon on Guiding Light

Emmy-nominated actress Ellen Dolan talks about her early days of getting jobs in New York City. She recalls how auditioning, visualization, an alumni connection and “stupid, dumb luck” combined to land her the part of Maureen Bauer on Guiding Light. Continue reading

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How Actor Ellen Dolan got her Dream Job on As the World Turns

Interview with Ellen Dolan, who joined As the World Turns as policewoman, Margo Hughes, in November 1989, having been asked to consider the part by the late Doug Marland (head writer). Marland had created Dolan’s former role of Maureen Bauer on Guiding Light. Dolan debuted on Guiding Light in 1982, portraying the character of Maureen Bauer for the next four years
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Lessons Earned in the Work Place – What Happens When You Settle for Less than Your Dream Job

An annoyed co-worker provided a book title and lessons that led to a lifetime of dream jobs. What happened when a young woman demanded to know: “How Did You Get That Job?” Continue reading

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I Thought My Job Search Failed, Then I Got Hired at a Cocktail Party

I said “hi” to a guy at a cocktail party. The next thing I knew, I was hired as a writer – by his date! Continue reading

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Afraid to Risk Finding A New Career When You’re Over 30?

The obstacles and benefits of a career change at 30, 40, or 50. Career advice on finding and starting a new career at 30, midlife and beyond. Continue reading

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Christopher Goutman: On Working with Writers and Saying Goodbye to As the World Turns

As the World Turns Executive Producer Christopher Goutman talks about working with writers. He also reflects on what he’ll miss about the long-running soap opera. Continue reading

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