Job search tips, interview prep, and career growth advice from the Profiles team for creative, marketing, and tech professionals.
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.
Time to read: 4 minute read
The Benefits of Music for Productivity Summary:
– You would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not like some type of music.
– Music has many powers, and here, we discuss the power of music for productivity.
– Studies have shown the efficacy of music for factors that contribute to productivity, such as motivation, memory, and more!
Time to read: 6 minutes
LinkedIn Job Search Tips Summary:
– LinkedIn is the top professional social networking platform with 610 million members.
– There is more to LinkedIn for job seekers than crafting posts and applying to jobs.
– Balanced persistence is key in today’s job search. Additional tried and true job search tips to apply.
It is with a heavy heart to report the passing of one of our consultants out in the field. David Hill passed away on March 26th, 2020. David was a light to all those he crossed paths with.
Time to read: 5 minutes
Furlough Defined Summary:
– Defining furlough, how it differs from a layoff, and what are employee expectations.
– Understanding employee rights during a furlough.
CARES Act Summary
– Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed on March 27, 2020.
– The CARES Act is not a stimulus but a relief. What is the difference?
– Allocation of the $2.2 trillion across individuals and businesses illustrated and explained.
Time to read: 5 minutes
Career Housekeeping to Lift Your Spirits Summary
– Combatting the uncertainty and negativity that comes with news of business closures, layoffs, and prolonged social distancing.
– Tips on how to use this time to update your materials and the effects of updating job search materials can have on your mental health, mood, and confidence.
Time to Read: 10 minutes
– 15 tips to share with your video conference attendees prior to your next virtual meeting.
– When to use video conferencing over instant messaging, emails, or phone calls.
– Tips to drive engagement without going over time.
– Follow-up best practices that hold accountability and hit deliverable deadlines.