I recently dove headfirst into the world of digital self promotion and started a Squarespace website to house my digital portfolio. There are lots of great platforms available to creative professionals, and if Squarespace isn’t for you, check out Behance, Coroflot and Carbonmade. Continue reading Elements of a Killer Digital Portfolio
The Importance of Work-Life Balance
Steve Taylor posted a really insightful blog for The Creative Group this week and it got me thinking. The topic was 8 career development tips to keep you ahead of the curve, and as a big proponent of introspection, these topics tend to pique my interest. Continue reading The Importance of Work-Life Balance
Digital Advertising Trends to Watch in 2015
We may be a couple of weeks into the new year; however, the creative geniuses over at The Creative Group have published their list of digital advertising trends to watch in 2015.
Being that advertising isn’t as much my speciality, I’m going to go ahead and just direct you to their post.
Enjoy!
3 Tips for LinkedIn Recommendations
LinkedIn recommendations aren’t likely to make or break a career opportunity for you; however, the professional networking site is without a doubt a resource for people who are considering job applicants. With that in mind, my philosophy is to take advantage of every avenue available to make a great and lasting impression – including requesting LinkedIn recommendations from colleagues, coworker and clients. Continue reading 3 Tips for LinkedIn Recommendations
What the Facebook News Feed Changes Mean for Businesses
Chances are you’ve heard that Facebook is changing their News Feed settings to improve the consumer experience based on feedback from user surveys. Continue reading What the Facebook News Feed Changes Mean for Businesses
Advice Entrepreneurs Would Give Their Younger Selves
Here’s a really great article posted by Scott Gerber at Mashable: The advice 13 entrepreneurs would give their younger selves.
“While inexperience can have certain benefits (like fearlessness and confidence), a seasoned businessperson with no regrets is incredibly hard to find. With that in mind, I asked 13 entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what they would tell their younger selves when first starting out.”
Entrepreneurial Skills Applicable to Marketing
Being a startup entrepreneur isn’t really my cup of tea… I do love freelancing, which I suppose is a kind of startup, but I have only myself and my family to support, not a whole team. Recently, Mashable posted an interesting article detailing the 11 traits every startup employee should have. Not surprisingly, many of the traits they listed are also applicable for marketing professionals.
You Have to Say No
Set a Date
Good advice from Seth Godin: Set a Date
If you haven’t announced a date, you’re not serious.
Pick a date. It can be far in the future. Too far, and we’ll all know that you’re merely stalling. A real date, a date we can live with and a date you can deliver on. Continue reading Set a Date