When I was younger, I thought my parents were the smartest people in the world. They seemed to know the answers to everything, and it always made perfect sense to me. I never thought I would see the day that my knowledge was greater than theirs; but recently I realized they aren’t perfect, especially when…
From graphic design, to IT and marketing; across all disciplines and fields, the question of how to establish a successful and effective career path is always an underlying question. What do I need to do to get noticed? How can I illustrate all my strong skills? How do I get promoted? As a career-driven individual,…
You have applied for your perfect job. You have made it through the initial phone screen. You have completely impressed the hiring manager and entire team during your in person interview. You are feeling pretty confident that the job is yours and you can begin the next chapter of your career. The following day, HR…
Imagine publically posting a comment that would put your current job in jeopardy, or perhaps hinder your chances of landing your next job. This actually happens. Working within a recruiting agency who places tech savvy and creative freelance graphic designers, user experience designers, and marketing professionals in design and marketing jobs, we understand that social…
The greatest thing about being a graphic design recruiter in the Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC metro area is that you help creative professionals find user experience design jobs. But another important aspect is that we consult both freelance and full-time creative’s on their careers. For example, there’s absolutely no point in staying in a…
Technology changes constantly, and to remain-cutting edge in your field, you may struggle to afford the constant maintenance of training. Perhaps your current company doesn’t provide it as a benefit; perhaps you don’t have the time or resources available to pursue a graduate degree. Profiles has a helpful solution to offer. Profiles provides Lynda.com training,…
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Die-Hard Orioles fan. Ever since my first game at Memorial Stadium I have supported them and cheered them on no matter what. There were years when it could be difficult (remember the 0-21 start in 1988) but through it all I never wavered. Every year I…
I am not what you’d call a sports fan. I seldom know what’s happening during a football game, and I find myself asking my husband “when does this golf business wrap up today?” more than I’d like to admit. Football season means the best TV in our home is constantly on ESPN. However, the other…
It is time to change the perspective on how a candidate should view themselves in the marketplace. A job seeker is now the empowered “buyer” in the marketplace and needs to understand the value of their “currency”—their information. Think about what the candidate really is giving to their future employer during the interview stage: from…
Relocating? Breaking into the field? Looking for that next career step? It can seem overwhelming and even a little bit intimidating. Where to start and how? It all starts with a conversation with the right people. The old cliché “It’s not what you know but who you know” still holds true today. No one will…