{"id":928,"date":"2021-06-18T17:06:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T17:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scionstaffing.com\/scioncreativestaffing\/?p=928"},"modified":"2021-06-18T17:06:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T17:06:15","slug":"creative-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scioncreativestaffing.com\/2021\/06\/18\/creative-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for Starting Your Creative Career"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Graduation Class of 2021! Give yourself a pat on the back! You\u2019ve already accomplished so much as a new grad- navigating and working hard through extreme circumstances and uncertain times. As you begin your journey into the creative world- we hope these tips will equip you with confidence and tools to rock your creative career! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Know your\u00a0preferred\u00a0vertical<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are so many avenues to explore in the creative world. Graphic design, UX\/UI, Marketing and more! Maybe you\u2019ve dabbled into more than one concentration, that\u2019s great! You\u2019ll\u00a0bring key knowledge to a team. But, as you start out applying for positions, it\u2019s helpful to know what you are targeting. Maybe you know where you want to be in 5 or 10 years. Map that back and create a best path to get there. Or maybe you just want to try things out\u00a0that fall within the creative industry- be confident in that and let your confidence shine through as you apply and interview for jobs.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Build a\u00a0portfolio<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you haven\u2019t already, it\u2019s extremely important to build your online portfolio. Whether that is writing samples, website designs or apps that you\u2019ve created, showcase your portfolio in a clean and clear way for potential hiring managers or\u00a0recruiters to review. For more tips on building a portfolio, visit our blog on that.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to build side\u00a0gigs<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve landed a job, but you know that it\u2019s only a stepping stone. Don\u2019t be afraid to invest time out of work building your side gig- whether your goal is to make that your full time job or continue to build your skills, you have a lot of room to grow!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Network, network, network<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll say this one more time- network! Cast your net wide and build your professional connections. Attend networking events- both online and in person.\u00a0For more information and tips regarding networking, we invite you to read our blog focused\u00a0entirely\u00a0on networking well.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ve already mastered more than you know. We wish you the best as you begin your career in the creative industry! For more tips and to learn about exciting creative career openings, please view our job board!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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