PORTFOLIO CREATIVE BLOG

You’re Hired: Five Tips to Prepare for a Great Interview

By Kristen Harris You have an interview! Maybe you’re a little nervous. It probably feels like there are a thousand things to remember. Whether it’s your first interview, or you haven’t interviewed in twenty years, being prepared can help tilt the outcome in your favor. There are two sides to every interview, the person interviewing you and YOU. While it may seem like the interviewer holds all the cards, you have total control over one half of that equation. Keep in mind that you both want the same thing— for

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Creative Portfolios: Ten Tips for Showing Off Your Work

By Kristen Harris In the creative industry, a portfolio is one of your most important tools. Whether you’re looking for a new position, seeking freelance work, or interviewing for a promotion, you’ll be asked for samples of your work. The portfolio’s function hasn’t changed, but its form certainly has. Gone are the days of lugging around huge art portfolios filled with printed pieces and tear sheets. Today so much creative work is electronic, portfolios are often fully or partially electronic as well. Beyond the format of your portfolio, the content

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