![]() There’s nothing to be gained from catfishing your clients. There’s no point in cluttering up your timeline! You can also look through your own timeline and delete any posts that don’t fit your current look.įor many creative professionals, LinkedIn seems like Facebook’s less cool cousin, but it’s extremely helpful for finding jobs and connecting with other professionals.įor LinkedIn, focus on updating your photo to recent headshot that actually looks like you. While you’re at it, unfollow any accounts you’ve found yourself scrolling past all winter. Bonus points for optimizing your bio with keywords for search results like “photographer” or “designer” or “freelance.” You might be surprised how many inquiries you can get through social media channels. Update your Twitter bio to make sure it’s clearly stated who you are and what you do. Update your social presence for real.Īfter you fine-tuned your CV, make sure your social channels reflect those changes. Simplify your resume to highlight the skills that help you get the kind of job you want, not the kind you had previously. The “timely” pop culture reference you made in your bio? Maybe it’s time to say goodbye to Grumpy Cat. ![]() That six month internship you did five years ago? It might not be as relevant anymore. Include only the jobs and experiences that make you look like the best you. You want use that snapshot to grab the attention of potential clients and future employers alike. Think about your CV like a snapshot of your career. An active CV posted to your online portfolio website will show visitors that you’re always working on something new, and available for future projects too. Does your CV get the same attention? You don’t have to wait until you’re pursuing a new opportunity to give it a face lift. Give your CV the once (or twice) over.Ĭonsider how often you update your profile pics on social media. ![]() It’s time to set yourself up for new creative opportunities and get ready for sunnier days. We put together 6 easy tips that you can get started on today. Spring cleaning your career and your portfolio doesn’t have to be daunting. It shows that you’re invested in your career and that you’re always working.ĭon’t worry. They’re more likely to hire someone with an active and up-to-date portfolio. A recent poll by The Creative Group revealed that 63% of clients judge your portfolio before anything else. If you put some energy into your portfolio, you’ll find that clients take notice. When was the last time you updated your images, bio, resume, social media? Are you stuck with unproductive work habits that need to be broken? What does your computer desktop look like? What does your real desktop look like? All of these elements can greatly effect your career-for better or for worse. Your career and your portfolio have cobwebs too. While the grime and dust that’s accumulated around your house is one major sign of the cleaning you need to start, others might not be so obvious. This is the perfect time to do some heavy-duty spring cleaning (both figuratively and literally). But now it’s time to shake off the blankets and step away from Netflix because Spring is upon us. ![]() It can be difficult to harness your most productive self when the days are short and dark. For instructions on how to upload photos to Hometalk, you can click HERE.Have you been hibernating since December? We understand. If you need instructions on how to upload photos to Pinterest head on over HERE. Upload the pics to Pinterest or Hometalk and use the #SpringCleaningChallenge hashtag. We want to see your progress and encourage you along the way! You can blog, instagram, or just take photos as you Spring Clean. Take before/after photos and upload them to Pinterest or Hometalk.For even more cleaning inspiration, follow our Top Cleaning Tips Pinterest board. All of your hosts will be doing our own Spring Cleaning projects and posting all next week to encourage you along the way. The official challenge dates are April 8-14, 2013 but you can begin at any time. Schedule time to complete your Spring Cleaning project.Does your house need a deep clean? Do you need to streamline your master closet? Do you need to get your paperwork under control? Do you need to organize your kitchen? Customize your own plan and leave me a comment telling me which area you need to tackle. ![]()
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