CREATIVE NICHE : resource workshop.

C R E A T I V E   N I C H E
http://www.creativeniche.ca/index.cfm

Presentation by : 

Stephen Hodges, President (left)

Adele Wootton, Account Director (right)

S T E P H E N :

• 20+ years industry experience

• Joining Creative Niche in 2006

• Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto

A D E L E :

• 20+ years industry experience 

• various job roles completed

• 10 year recruiter

C U R R E N T   S T A T S :

on the uprising :

• digital • interactive • web • rich media • mobile • social networking

wages :

• junior designer - 40 - 55/yr

• senior designer - 57 - 75/yr

some examples of available jobs :

(obvious)

• production • designer • art director

(less obvious)

• studio manager • production manager

(not so obvious)

• SEG / SEM • U/X • Online Community Management

W O R K :

environments :

• advertising agencies • design firms/studios • in house  • client side • independent • freelance • freelancing through recruitment agencies

finding it :

• general job search websites/publications • industry related publications • social networking • professional member associations • potential employer websites • recruitment agencies

R E S E A R C H :

• identify a list of employers • research market trends • consider your needs and goals • carefully read job descriptions of your desired positions

R E S U M E :

who are you?

• name, contact info(not your address), title

what job are you applying for?

• your objective

what can you do?

• highlight your skills and abilities

what have you accomplished?

• list your achievements

with whom have you worked?

• mention brands/clients/accounts/etc...

format and design :

• determine layout/structure/content

• visually pleasing and easy to read

• 8.5" x 11"

• two versions available - .doc and .pdf

• number of pages depends on your experience/relative content

• avoid blocks of colour

• skilled based vs. chronological resume

edit and proofread :

• review, proofread, spellcheck!

• ensure grammatical phrasing is consistent - same tense used

• check design and layout is appropriate for the role and company

• save various copies and track where you have sent them

A D V I C E :

• keep it up to date and ready

• stay informed and anticipate industry changes

• grow your personal network

• update technical skills and knowledge

• built a great personal brand

• continue to participate in portfolio reviews

• make sure your work is commercial!