Time to read: 4 min
Sharpen Your Graphic Design Skills Summary:
– Graphic design is a frequently evolving industry that requires constant adapting.
– As a graphic designer, there are key graphic design skills you need to be successful: typography, color, layout, branding, and web design.
– This list of resources includes interactive games, infographics, stock photo sites, and more.
Time to Read: 5 minutes
Acing Your Next Virtual Job Interview Summary:
– How to put your best professional foot forward via the computer screen.
– Checklist of what to do to prepare for a virtual job interview aside from researching the company and practicing interview questions.
– Treat virtual interviews the same as in-person interviews.
Time to read: 6 minutes
Summary of Questions to Ask In an Interview:
– Just as much as the company is interviewing you for the position, you are vetting the company, as well. Come prepared to get the answers you seek.
– Ask questions pertaining to the position, company, company culture, the team, and next steps.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Benefits of Pets While Working from Home Summary:
– Pets have made themselves known as the newest mascots of the workforce.
– Having a pet, in general, has its benefits, but having pets around while working from home proves to be a positive adjustment.
Profiles is happy to welcome Greg Detter as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Greg heads up business development, recruitment as well as all operations. Here, we ask Greg a couple of questions to get to know a little more about him.
Time to read: 2 minutes
Summary of the Best TED Talks:
– An all-up, digestible list of some of the best TED Talks gathered by the Profiles team as an employee engagement initiative.
– TED Talk Topics include finding your potential, work-life balance, asking “what do I want,” better sleep, and much more!
– Sharing in hopes of brining light and inspiration during these times of uncertainty and beyond.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Overcoming a Creative Block Summary:
– Creativity is being challenged as the pandemic continues into the later parts of the year.
– Any creative person is susceptible to a creative block.
– Surroundings and visualization are crucial to breaking down creative blocks.
Time to Read: 5 minutes
Digital Portfolio Guide Summary:
– Where do I start? Do I need a portfolio?
– What is the most effective portfolio structure?
– How do I create a portfolio?
Time to read: 4 minutes
Contract vs. Direct Hire Summary:
– Understanding the difference between contract and direct hire employment and why companies prefer one over the other clears the air for candidates.
– Key differences between the two types of employment come down to cost.
Time to read: 5 minute read
Creative Resume Tips Summary:
– A resume as a creative professional is another way to showcase your eye for design, even though it is highly recommended to create in Microsoft Word.
– If your resume is poorly formatted or missing key elements, employers may skip over you, or worse, you will be overlooked by the ATS.
– There are many simple creative resume tips to follow to ensure you feel confident applying to jobs and walking into interviews.
