PORTFOLIO CREATIVE BLOG

By Kristen Harris There is so much excitement surrounding a job interview that it’s easy to get caught up in the possibilities and newness of the opportunity. By following up in a planned and polite way, you can use your excitement and eagerness to make a great impression with the potential employer. On the flip side, following up too often, too soon, or not at all can be a real negative in your job search. The follow-up actually starts before you leave the interview. Express interest before you leave the

By Kristen Harris You have a career, so of course you know what you’re good at, right? Not necessarily. Does your career feed your passions? Are you able to use your strengths on a daily basis? Are you headed down a path you want to be on long-term? Self-assessment can help answer these questions, and many more. Even if you love your job and career, self-assessment provides guidance for what’s next or how you can be even better at what you do. Clearly understanding yourself will help you develop a

By Kristen Harris It’s spring…flowers are blooming, showers are falling, and grass is greening. The freshness of the season often inspires a rash of spring cleaning, but spring is also a great time to freshen up your job search materials. In-between washing your windows and scrubbing the floors, take a look at your resume, portfolio and other job search tools. Clean Up Your Resume. Update your work history, recent achievements and any new education you’ve gained. Clean out anything that is no longer current or relevant. How far back does

By Kristen Harris I love a new year! It always feels so filled with possibility. It’s a fresh start and time to try something new. Instead of the same old resolution to lose ten pounds, exercise every day, or give up chocolate (gasp), this year make some resolutions worth keeping. Here are three ideas that will make a difference in your career over the next year, and for many years to come. Gain new skills. In the creative industry we can never stop learning. Today individuals are responsible for the

By Kristen Harris As we head into the festive season, and before you get distracted with turkey, pumpkin pie and after-meal naps, let’s talk about job hunting during the holidays. I’d like to dispel a couple of common myths that hold people back in their job search, especially during the holidays.Myth #1: Nobody Hires in December. Or November and January, so you might as well take some time off, enjoy the festivities, and get back to looking for a job after the New Year. Au contraire! Actually quite a few

By Kristen Harris Every creative person has one of “those days” where we just don’t feel creative, our ideas seem stale and we’re boring ourselves let alone the client. The next time you need a boost to your creativity, try one (or all) of these tips.  1. Get Out. Leave the house, office or studio, get away from your cubicle, desk or computer, get out of town and maybe the country. It doesn’t matter so much matter what you do or where you go, just the change of scenery helps