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Is there a UX Supply and Demand Imbalance?
Since late 2009, nearly every Web Design job posting we’ve seen has mentioned “usability” or “user experience.” Over time, the requests have become even more specific. Companies no longer request a Digital Design; rather, now it’s specifically a User Experience Designer, UX researcher, IA/UI or Visual Designer. Now, more than ever, the importance of User Experience is everywhere, as companies…
Portfolio DOs and DONTs
Over the years we’ve seen our fair share of creative portfolios. Some AMAZING portfolios. Others…well, not so much. So what makes a portfolio really stand out? Here are just a few tips to consider when sending your work out to potential employers! Creative Portfolio DOs DO Showcase your best/most impressive piece first. Remember that your portfolio is how potential employers…
The relevance of getting involved personally vs. digitally
Over the years, with a quick hit of the “Accept” button, I’ve seen my digital network expand rapidly. Beyond “Recommendations” and “People you Might Know”, I wanted to dig a little deeper as to “the why”. What I found was interesting: my network actually grew once I put myself out there physically and joined more groups such as the Entrepreneurs…
Designer? I thought you said you were a Developer? | Becoming an Expert in your chosen field
Q. What do you do for a living? A. I’m a Web content copywriter. A writer/producer, really. I do some screenwriting. But I’m sort of a writer/print designer hybrid. I have an art gallery opening this weekend. And I know CS5 really well. Also, I’m an artist/electrician. A plumber/horse-wrangler. I can pretty much do whatever you need! Find me a…
Best Practices: Preparing for your interview
I once read that if you do something 10,000 times – you are an expert. So with 25+ years of successfully helping make matches between companies and candidates, Artisan Creative is well on its way to becoming an expert! One of the favorite parts of the job is preparing people for their interviews. Since not everyone has had the opportunity…
9 Tips to a More Organized Work space
I sit back for a moment and look around my desk. It’s covered in paperwork, files, pens, business cards, industry trades and several remnants of my lunch – consumed (once again) at my desk. I know where everything is. But why does it look so unorganized? Is this what they call creative clutter or am I just plain messy? In…
Seize the Summer: Reach your Career Potential
With summer in full swing, it might be tempting to kick up your feet with a cold one and enjoy the weekly BBQs with family and friends. But summer is actually the perfect time to hone your career-advancing skills. Many people have New Year’s Resolutions but Half-Year Check-Ins can be just as useful. While everyone else is whiling away the…
Welcome to the Artisan Creative Blog!
Welcome to the Artisan Creative a.blog. The Artisan Creative Blog explores creativity, staffing & recruitment, resume & interview tips for job seekers, and freelancing & entrepreneurship. Additionally, a range of topics including hiring and interviewing best practices for hiring managers can be found here as well. Our goal is to keep it simple and provide value each time. Thank you!…