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5 Tips for Getting The Job You’re Actually Qualified For
Do you consider yourself to be a marketing manager, and yet, also a writer, but also a designer? Are you someone who juggles a dozen skills across multiple jobs? Ever heard of the phrase “jack of all trades, master of none”? Maybe you are an excellent copy editor and graphic designer and technology manager. However, chances are you have a…
Summer Homework: Updating Your Resume, Profile and Portfolio
Can you feel the heat? Summer is here, and while you might be daydreaming about an upcoming vacation to the beach or barbecue blowout, now is the perfect to get to work. The downtime many companies go through in the summer means the next couple of months are ideal for updating your resume, online profiles, and creative portfolios. This way,…
Job Search: Research and Development Part II
Artisan Creative Job Search R&D Part 2 from Artisan Creative In the second of our two-part series, Artisan Creative’s President Katty Douraghy talks about how to develop your brand in order to have a successful job search. The Development phase of the R&D process includes developing your brand. Start with Social Media. Employers do check it out. Learn how to…
Job Search: Research and Development Part I
Artisan Creative Job Search R&D Part 1 from Artisan Creative In this two part series, Artisan Creative’s President Katty Douraghy shares her thoughts on the methods needed to conduct a successful job search. In my experience, every job search or career change deserves its own Research and Development phase. Some applicants have a haphazard technique of applying to jobs without…
How to Let Go of Fear
Why does it become hard to let go of some things? Fromthe “Don’t do that!”, to “Watch out!” and the “No”s, that were fed tous on a daily basis as children; to what is pushed at usvia numerous information outlets, fear often becomes deeply ingrainedwithin our survival instinct. An instinct that is always on to save usfrom ourselves, is what makes it…
Information Overload: How to Switch Off and Take Control
For some time now, I have been astonished with the deluge of information coming from every source imaginable. My social networks seem to be buzzing with the latest architectural craze, the cutest cat videos to the top 50 of the world’s most spectacular destinations and so much more. All is good and fun and I enjoying clicking through as…
Putting Some Thought Into It
This week’s blog is brought to you by Artisan Creative’s Founder, Jamie Douraghy. You can find out more about Jamie at the links at the end of this post. When pressure is on to get something done, how much time do you put into thought vs. falling into knee jerk reaction mode? Withtoday’s expectations on having everything handled rapidly; from quickdecisions,…
When Bad Habits Creep Back In
How many times have you started a new project orcommitted to an important change in your life, only to fall backon things you were going to “stop doing”, overwhelming those good habitsyou were developing? Our brains are sometimes justlike that garage above. We simultaneously store a lot of valuableinformation and junk that we will someday want to use. When we feelstuck, or…
Passion Projects: Finding Your Way through Busy Schedules to Do What You Love
I recently read a thread where a commenter was aghast at how someone could have so much time to work a full time job, work out and still find the time to pursue passion projects. And what was their response? “I don’t have the time, I make the time.” This really resonated with me. Everyone is always so busy…
Knowing Where You’re Going
On a trip to Washington DC, I noticed this group of sailors walking up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with a sense of purpose. I could see this with the pace they were walking at and they way they were speaking to one another. Clearly their destination had lot to do with it, as did their proximity to…
20 Years in the Making: Why Stay With a Company for 20 Years?
Why stay with a company for 20 years? Last month we celebrated a rare milestone with one of our employees: 20 years! I asked Margaret Jung (on the far left of the picture) why she’s stayed with Artisan Creative for 2 decades, through growth and success, as well as through trying times and cutbacks. We thought it would be…
Earth Day: How Are You Celebrating Today?
Earth Day is a celebration and a recognition to show support for environmental protection. Celebrated in more that 190 countries, the aim is to educate and activate an environmental movement through campaigns. Whether you want to save the bees or take note on climate change, there are a number of ways to get involved. Here in LA the Arts…
Filing Taxes as a Freelancer: How to Make Your Life Easier
Keeping track of your income and every single expense throughout the year can be tricky unless you stay organized. Financial decisions may be daunting, but they don’t have to be when you follow these handy tips to get you through the next fiscal year. Keep records of clients and payments – If you work with multiple clients over the course…
Job Interviews: Questions to Ask During an Interview
You’ve found the perfect job, sent your resume to the company and you’ve been invited for an interview. Now what? We recommend that you prepare by reading our blog on the six things you should be doing during your interview and then start thinking about a few questions to ask the interviewer to help you learn more about the…
Cover Letters: Do Hiring Managers Really Read Them?
Cover letters: Some job seekers swear by them, others don’t use them at all. Are cover letters really a necessity when applying for a job and are hiring managers even reading them? Opinions are divided. We recently read this article on The Guardian with these handy sample letters and thought we’d offer some handy advice when applying for jobs….
Personal Branding: How to Rebrand Yourself and Your Career
We often hear the phrase “personal brand” being used– but do each of us need one? And if we do, how do we go about getting one? We recently chatted with Nina who has rebranded herself in order to transition from the corporate world to the creative one and it got us thinking –what are the benefits and what…
Artisan Spotlight: Amazing Talent – Nina
“To thrive in 21st century business we need to be willing to shed our own skin, think more creatively and strategically, be collaborative and reinvent ourselves to change with the times.” Artisan Spotlight is a new monthly feature dedicated to the amazing talent we work with. This is an opportunity for you, the talent, to share your career experiences and…
Networking: How to Navigate Networking Events with Ease
We’ve all been there; standing at the side of an event hoping someone will strike up a conversation with us. Perhaps you’re the person hovering around the coffee machine or waiting outside until the very last moment? Networking events can be daunting, but they can also be a great way to challenge you to become an even better version of…
Reflection in Your Day
Recently I found my days slipping away far too fast and at the end ofeach day wondering “where the time went”. I wasn’t sure how to mentallyslow things down. At least with our body, we can be intentional incontrolling our tempo by adjusting to what we need to be doing at anygiven time: like the difference in pace between sprinting…
You’ve Been Laid Off: Now What?
The chances are that you’ve been exposed to lay-offs in one way or another. Whether it’s a colleague, a friend, or something you’ve experienced yourself, staff turnovers happen in every industry. Being laid-off can be scary, but you don’t have to succumb to anxiety and panic. Here are a few friendly pointers to help you through your lay-off and onto…
Does a Huddle Help?
Several years ago when we took our company virtual, we were initially concerned with losing that face to face connection. For a small company back in 2009, IM, dial in conference calls, and Skype were the tools we had access to. Knowing the importance of keeping our personal connections dynamic, we tried a lot of different communication tools over…
Resume Buzzwords: Are You Really a Dynamic Team Player?
A resume takes time to write. It should be well-crafted and every detail and word scrutinized and then proofread before sending out into the world. A tiny error can be the difference between getting an interview and getting rejected. As recruiters, we read hundreds of resumes each week. So how do you set yourself apart from the rest of the…
Meeting Recruiters: 5 Reasons to Meet Your Recruiter before a Job Interview
At Artisan Creative we aim to meet every candidate interviewing with our clients. It’s a crucial part of the hiring process for both the client and the candidate (and our team at Artisan). It’s also an opportunity to get to know one another better and build long-term relationships. We’ve been in the business for over 20 years so long-lasting…
Landing Your First Job in the Creative Industry
Landing your first job is often a scary and exciting experience. Will your first job dictate the direction your career will go? What kind of benefits should you be considering? Have you already held several jobs and now want to transition into the creative world? What should you say during your interview? We’re sure you have many questions, so…
5 Online Courses to Make You More Marketable to Employers
At Artisan we’re big fans of self-improvement and learning new skills which is why we’ve put together a list of our favorite online resources to expand your knowledge and make you more marketable to future employers. Online courses are a perfect way to hone existing skills and build new ones if you don’t have the time or money to do…