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Welcome to the Creative Workforce!Presentation on Job Search for New Design Grads
New Grad Presentation
Employment Opportunities
Graphic Designer Production Artist
Web Designer Web Developer
Art Director Creative Director
Copywriter Proofreader
Marketing Manager Marketing Communications Manager
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Employment Opportunities
Project Manager Account Manager
Studio Manager Production Manager
Content Manager Content Editor
Technical Writer Web Producer
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Employment Opportunities
Not-so-obvious roles….
Information Architect User Experience Specialist
QA Specialist SEO/SEM Specialist
Media Buyer Web Analyst
Social Media Manager Online Community Manager
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Job Search Strategy
Well-researched targets
> identify a list of potential employers> research each company> consider your needs and goals
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Job Search Strategy
Tailored resume
> approach as a marketing project> complete skills inventory> review your accomplishments> use appropriate and truthful phrasing> PROOFREAD!
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Job Search Strategy
Focused portfolio
> should represent where you want to go> customize to suit role> be mindful of the size and format> it’s about quality, not quantity
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Job Search Strategy
Continuous self-promotion
> good quality business cards> samples of your work that you can leave behind> portfolio in PDF format> online portfolio
* must be compatible with majority of users
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Where to work?
Things to consider:
> Salary + Benefits
> Work/Life Balance
> Mentorship
> Career Advancement
> Work Environment
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Work Environments
Design Firms & Studios
> entrepreneurial environment
> little internal process
> wide variety of projects
> can have demanding hours
> winning over larger brands and accounts
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Work Environments
Advertising Agencies
> creative environment, youth culture> demanding hours> lots of process, bureaucracy and office politics> large, multi-national organizations> adapting global campaigns for local market> limited variety of projects> few opportunities due to economic conditions
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Work Environments
In-House or Client-Side
> heavily processed workflow
> high level creative awarded to agencies
> can provide satisfying work experience
> reasonable work/life balance
> structured and corporate
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Work Environments
Independent Contractor or Freelancer
> requires both creative and business mind
> effective self-marketer and networker
> sales, collection, customer service
> control of workload and hours
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Work Environments
Freelancing through recruitment agencies
> source for short and long-term placements> work in different environments> agencies handle client inquiries and complaints> competitive wages and reliable payment> career counselling> professional development
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Finding Work
General job search websites + publications
> job search for various positions across all industries> used by many corporate and large companies> Examples:monster.ca
workopolis.cacraigslist.org
Toronto StarToronto Sun
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Finding Work
Industry related websites + publications
> source of industry news and trends> job postings are industry related> Examples:
Editors.caMultimediator.caMediajobsincanada.caDavidcrow.caMeshjobs.ca
Applied Arts / appliedartsmag.comDesign Edge / designedgecanada.comMarketing Magazine / marketing mag.comStrategy Magazine / strategymag.com
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Finding Work
Professional members associations
> fee-based memberships> access to association events and publications> Examples:Canadian Marketing Association
Interactive OntarioThe Society of Graphic Designers of CanadaThe Association of Registered Graphic Designers of OntarioCommunications Designers of Toronto
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Finding Work
Networking + professional development groups
> online and IRL*> opportunity to network and share advice> free and fee-based events and seminars> Examples:Facebook.com
LinkedIn.comAgencyScoop.comMeetup.com
Ad LoungeThird Tuesday TorontoFITCFlash in T.O
* in real life ;)
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Finding Work
Potential employer website
> go straight to the source> most company sites have a career section> highlight the benefits of working for them> Examples:
TD Canada TrustTelusRogers
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Finding Work
Recruitment or staffing agencies
> freelance, contract or permanent opportunities> access to companies that don’t recruit off the street> job boards are regularly updated> once registered, you are considered for any open roles
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New Grad Presentation
Working with Creative Niche> career-minded, long-term relationships> we work to correctly match your skills and goals to job opportunities> objective assessments and reviews> recruitment team works collaboratively> competitive wages and salaries> work with Canada’s leading employers
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The Perks
> our referral program> earn gifts cards worth up to $200*> your choice from a list of preferred vendors
> grassroots seminars (no-fee)> led by candidates, clients and CN staff> cover wide ranging topics
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New Grad Presentation
Connect with Creative Niche
Register online with us! www.creativeniche.caUpload your resume and portfolio (PDF or URL)
Follow us on Twitter: @CreativeNicheFollow @AccountNiche too! (it’s our sister division)
We’re also on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.comSearch companies for Creative Niche
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Creative Niche welcomes the opportunity to meet and speak to new grads about their new careers.
If you would like us to speak at your school, please contact :
Kimi AbdullahMarketing & Communications Manager
Creative Niche Inc.110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 604
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4(t) 416.360.3893 x 229
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