“I’ve Just Graduated, Now What?” Resumes & Portfolios 101 Written by James Earnshaw, Creative Talent Manager, Aquent & Kelly Moeller, Interactive Design Agent, Aquent PowerPoint Presentation by Emily Nomland, Interactive Design Agent, Aquent
Your Resume Use this as an opportunity to brand your creativity Get more than one opinion Bring freshly printed copies
Your Portfolio
Top Portfolio Tips 1.Photograph your work 2.Landscape format – especially if it will be viewed on-screen 3.Write about your role and what the outcome was for the client 4.Have a printed version with more in depth details on projects for interviews 5.Keep version under 5MB 6.Ensure any electronic portfolios are backed-up 7.Have as many pieces as needed that you are passionate about
Print Profile - Photograph Your Work Create a depth of field Show volume of collateral created Heart vs. Brain
PDF Portfolio - Landscape Format Layout should suit the medium Always be aware of your media PDF format works best – embed functionality straight from InDesign (tabs, content page with links, or “next page” button) Ensure under 5MB
Print & PDF Portfolio Differences PDF version should support your printed version Print should contain more (and different) samples PDF version should have one page for each project Printed version should have a few pages for each
Online Portfolios Custom built websites Templated portfolio sites Carbonmade Behance Coroflot Krop MyAquent
What To Put In Your Portfolio Your identity Consistency Trends No less than 8 pieces or projects
What You Did & How You Did It Use footers State the client Your role The result for the client Be brief in description Expand on in interview
Your Social Medias Use any and all resources available to you Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Your Privacy Settings
Portfolio 1
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 5
MyAquent Profile
Profile 6
Your Network Young Professional Organizations Social MeetUp Groups Start one of your own!
VOLUNTEER Your Services
Your Attitude – BE FLEXIBLE Education vs. Experience
Your Career Path - Take a Stepping Stone
Your Prep Time - Practice Interviewing Arrive Early NO Chewing Gum! Bring a notebook and pen to take notes Bring a list of questions Do your research! Turn your cell phone OFF
Your Interview Attire
Your Voic
Your Address Have you changed your address from:
Q & A “Ultimately whether it’s big folios, laptops or an iPad, your work will speak as long as it is presented in a way that allows the client to connect with it beyond the surface.” ~James Earnshaw James Earnshaw is a Creative Talent Manager at Aquent in Sydney, Australia. He has 18 years experience as a Designer & Managing Art Director. Kelly is an Interactive Design Agent in the New York and Boston markets “You may not land your dream job right out of the gate, but with these tips you will most certainly be headed in the right direction.” ~Kelly Moeller
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