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Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search

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Explore articles that put The Grapevine’s expertise in the spotlight. From thought leadership pieces to media coverage on staffing and career trends, these stories capture how we’re shaping the future of professional matchmaking.

Success Magazine: How to Ace Your Next Job Hunt

May 18, 2026

This article explores how job seekers can navigate a changing employment landscape by leaning into networking, human connection and transferable skills. Drawing on insights from The Grapevine co-founders Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, it offers practical guidance for standing out in a competitive job market.

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Success Magazine: How to Ace Your Next Job Hunt

May 1, 2026

This article explores how job seekers can navigate a changing employment landscape by leaning into networking, human connection and transferable skills. Drawing on insights from The Grapevine co-founders Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, it offers practical guidance for standing out in a competitive job market.

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The Skupe Magazine: Hiring the right people for your business

Mar 9, 2026

This article shares hiring advice for retail business owners from The Grapevine founders Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer. Drawing on more than two decades of staffing experience, they explain why clear roles, realistic compensation and decisive hiring are essential to finding and keeping the right people.

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Socialite Life Magazine: Celeb Snaps

Feb 25, 2026

This Socialite Life feature includes a celebrity snapshot of Mindy Kaling celebrating the launch of Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search at THE A LIST in Los Angeles. The mention highlights the visibility and influence of co-authors Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller, whose The Grapevine is deeply connected within the entertainment and business communities.

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Variety Magazine: Celebrity Photos Red Carpet Event

Feb 25, 2026

This Variety celebrity photo gallery features MGMT Entertainment’s Courtney Kivowitz and CAA’s Kevin Huvane celebrating Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search with co-author Rachel Zaslansky at THE A LIST in Los Angeles. The mention adds major entertainment-industry credibility to the book and highlights the influential relationships behind The Grapevine.

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Los Angeles Magazine: Hollywood Insiders Gather to Celebrate “The Grapevine” Founders Book Launch

Feb 20, 2026

This article highlights a Los Angeles book launch celebration for Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search, co-authored by The Grapevine founders Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zucker Briller. The event brought together Hollywood insiders, executives and creatives to celebrate the authors’ practical guide to navigating today’s competitive job market.

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Los Angeles Magazine: Hollywood Insiders Gather to Celebrate “The Grapevine” Founders Book Launch

Feb 20, 2026

This Los Angeles Magazine article spotlights a Hollywood book launch celebration for Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search, co-authored by The Grapevine founders Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller. With notable attendees including Mindy Kaling, Sasha Alexander, Kevin Huvane, Courtney Kivowitz and Darin Friedman, the event underscored the authors’ influence and deep relationships across entertainment and business.

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People Magazine: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Support Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Plus Paul McCartney, Paul Mescal and More

Feb 19, 2026

This People Star Tracks feature includes Mindy Kaling attending the Los Angeles book launch for Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search on Feb. 18. The mention offers high-profile visibility for co-authors Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller, underscoring the strong Hollywood connections behind The Grapevine.

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the PRNet: Hollywood Insiders Gather to Celebrate "The Grapevine" Founders Book Launch

Feb 18, 2026

This gallery highlights a Los Angeles celebration for Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search, the forthcoming book by The Grapevine founders Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller. Hosted at THE A LIST offices, the event brought together notable entertainment, fashion and business insiders in support of the authors’ career-focused guide.

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Page Six Magazine: Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg hang with ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin at the 2026 Winter Olympics and more star snaps

Feb 18, 2026

This Page Six Star Snaps feature includes Mindy Kaling celebrating the launch of Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search at The A List in Los Angeles. The mention adds celebrity visibility to the book and reflects the strong Hollywood relationships built by co-authors Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller.

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OK Magazine: HOT PICS! Rose Byrne Shines at the Independent Spirit Awards in L.A., Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber Glam It Up at Power of Love Gala in Vegas

Feb 16, 2026

This OK! Magazine Hot Pics feature includes Mindy Kaling celebrating the launch of Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search at THE A LIST in Los Angeles. The placement adds celebrity-media visibility to the book and reflects the influential Hollywood network built by The Grapevine co-founders Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller.

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Star Magazine: The Hottest Celebrity Photos of the Week

Feb 2, 2026

This Star Magazine celebrity photo feature includes Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller alongside Mindy Kaling at the Los Angeles book launch for Straight from the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search. The mention adds pop-culture visibility to the book and reinforces The Grapevine founders’ strong connections within Hollywood’s influential creative and business circles.

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WPN: LinkedIn Rants That Kill Job Offers: Recruiters’ 2026 Warnings

Jan 15, 2026

This WebProNews article highlights recruiter warnings about how public LinkedIn rants can damage a candidate’s chances of landing a job. Featuring insights from The Grapevine co-founders Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, the piece underscores why a polished, intentional online presence matters in today’s AI-driven hiring market.

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CNBC: Candidates should avoid this ‘problematic’ online red flag, say hirers who have interviewed thousands: ‘It could cost them the job’

Jan 15, 2026

This CNBC Make It article highlights a key online red flag that can cost job seekers an offer: public ranting or negativity on platforms like LinkedIn. Featuring insights from The Grapevine co-founders Lori Zuker Briller and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, the piece reinforces the importance of a polished, consistent digital presence in today’s hiring process.

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Los Angeles Times Magazine: Hollywood isn’t dying, it’s rewriting its script

Oct 30, 2025

This Los Angeles Times opinion article by Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller argues that Hollywood is not dying, but transforming. The piece reframes industry disruption as a shift toward digital-first studios, immersive experiences, creator-led storytelling and new forms of entertainment built around California’s enduring talent base.

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RealClear Markets: AI Will Unearth the Extraordinary Within Us

Oct 9, 2025

This RealClearMarkets article by Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller argues that artificial intelligence will not diminish human value, but amplify the traits that make people essential. Drawing on their experience as recruiters, the authors frame AI as a catalyst for adaptability, creativity, emotional intelligence and more meaningful work.

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Elle Magazine: Hollywood - Who are the nannies of the stars' children?

Sep 26, 2025

This ELLE France article highlights The Grapevine Agency and Rachel Zaslansky Sheer as part of the elite Hollywood staffing world trusted to place highly qualified nannies with celebrity and high-net-worth families. The feature reinforces The Grapevine’s reputation for discretion, rigorous vetting and access to specialized household talent in one of the most private corners of the entertainment industry.

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Voyage LA: Meet Rachel Zaslansky Sheer of The Grapevine Agency

Aug 12, 2024

This VoyageLA interview spotlights Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, co-founder of The Grapevine Agency, and the story behind her evolution from CAA executive assistant to founder of a trusted corporate and domestic staffing firm. The article highlights The Grapevine’s reputation for integrity, serious vetting and a strong network of candidates across Los Angeles, New York and beyond.

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The Hollywood Reporter: How to make a killing at the Red Carpet Event

Feb 28, 2023

This Hollywood Reporter gallery entry spotlights the Los Angeles book launch celebration for Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search by The Grapevine founders Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller. Attended by notable industry figures including Mindy Kaling, Sasha Alexander and Kevin Huvane, the event underscored The Grapevine’s credibility and deep connections across Hollywood.

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Beverly Hills Magazine: The Grapevine Agency: Rachel Zaslansky Sheer

May 2, 2021

This Beverly Hills Magazine profile spotlights Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, co-founder of The Grapevine, and the entrepreneurial vision behind one of Los Angeles’ trusted recruiting and staffing firms. The article highlights how Rachel turned a gap in executive-assistant hiring into a relationship-driven agency known for matching top candidates with high-profile employers.

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Shoutout LA: Meet Lori Zuker Briller | Co-Owner

Nov 23, 2020

This Shoutout LA interview spotlights Lori Zuker Briller, co-owner and co-founder of The Grapevine, and her path from entertainment development executive to respected staffing leader. The feature highlights the experience, relationship-building and discretion that have helped make The Grapevine a trusted resource for corporate, entertainment and private household staffing.

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The Washington Post: After Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood assistants urged to break culture of silence

Oct 19, 2017

This Washington Post article features Rachel Zaslansky Sheer, co-founder of The Grapevine, weighing in on Hollywood’s assistant culture after the Harvey Weinstein allegations. Her comments position The Grapevine as a trusted staffing authority advocating for safer, more transparent workplaces where candidates are empowered to speak up.

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The Hollywood Reporter: Chefs, Nannies and Housekeepers: How Hollywood’s Elite Staffs Up at Home

Oct 2, 2015

This Hollywood Reporter article features The Grapevine’s Rachel Sheer as an expert voice on how Hollywood’s elite hire trusted household staff, from housekeepers to nannies and chefs. The piece reinforces The Grapevine’s credibility in high-end domestic staffing, where discretion, referrals and precise client-candidate matching are essential.

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The Hollywood Reporter: Hand on the run

Nov 19, 2007

This Hollywood Reporter article appears to spotlight the essential support professionals who help keep Hollywood’s high-powered offices and households running. With The Grapevine’s Rachel Zaslansky Sheer connected to the conversation, the piece reinforces the agency’s long-standing expertise in placing trusted assistants and support staff with entertainment industry leaders.

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