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Design Resume Skills & Portfolio Tips
Cooking up a Four-Star Thank-You Note
Here’s a winning recipe for composing the perfect thank-you note.
Job-hunting Tips for Every Market
Most employers hire substance over style, so consider the following ways to distinguish yourself from the crowd.
Graphic Design Resume Do’s and Don’ts
Aside from your portfolio, a well-crafted resume is a designer’s most effective tool for landing an interview and, ultimately, a new job.
Categories: Design Resume Skills & Portfolio Tips
Tags: career change, get hired, resume tips
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Job Search Follow-Up Tips
Employers value the initiative and enthusiasm of those who send a thoughtful post-resume communique. And so the question is not whether to follow-up after applying for a job, but how to do it. Here are some dos and don’ts.
The Top 5 Portfolio Pitfalls
There are several common mistakes creative professionals make when assembling their portfolios. Following are the top five pitfalls and how to avoid them.
Evaluating a Counteroffer
As the demand for creative talent continues to rise, businesses will go out of their way to retain their best and brightest. So be prepared to receive a counteroffer if you pursue outside career opportunities.
Resume Style File
Like fashion trends that come and go, so do resume styles. And, just as you wouldn’t show up to a job interview wearing bell bottoms or a hoop skirt, you don’t want to send a resume that makes you appear behind the times. The following tips can help you create a document that will accentuate the positive.
Top 10 Portfolio Faux Pas
Following are some mistakes that can drive hiring managers a little crazy, especially when they need to find a talented designer quickly. Avoid these errors, and you’ll have an immediate advantage over the competition.
10 Portfolio Commandments
Designer and armchair humorist Rick Tharp has endured countless ill-fated interviews and hellish portfolio reviews. He presents his Ten Commandments for youngsters seeking sage advice and the perfect job.
Managing Your Digital Imprint
While you can’t control all the information about you on the web, there are some steps you can take to boost the likelihood a potential employer won’t see aspects of you that you’d rather keep private.
