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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.
Getting Your Foot in the Door
Are you looking for a new job or freelance project? Then you’ll need to get your portfolio in shape and brush up on your interviewing skills.
Re-evaluating Your Current Job
Here are some signs that your job may be going nowhere fast and some tips on how to take control of your career.
5 Portfolio Presentation Tips
When storyboard and comic artist Shane Donahue shopped his book around Comic-Con recently, he recalled a number of great tips for artists showing their portfolios to prospective employers.
Protect Your Portfolio
Your firm’s portfolio is your best tool for persuading new clients to hire you. You’d think there’d be no problem showing your work to a prospect. Think again. Contracts, copyrights, trademarks and business judgment all come into play when developing your promo pieces. We’ll consider all of them.
The Strategic Edge
Strategic thinking may be the sharpest design tool in your arsenal. The principals of DesignMatters tell you how to hone it and keep yourself a cut above the competition.
