The document provides advice for job seekers on preparing a portfolio, resume, and interview skills. It recommends including an intro/bio, one-page resume with contact info and portfolio URL, and an online portfolio focused on curated work samples and case studies. The portfolio and in-person presentation are most important for standing out. Maintaining an active LinkedIn profile and online portfolio ensures continual visibility to potential opportunities. Ultimately, one's reputation and ability to demonstrate skills through work samples are most critical for getting hired.

1. PORTFOLIOS,
RESUMES & YOU
AYNNE VALENCIA
PRODUCT DESIGN DIRECTOR

2. YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT
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Know the basic elements you need to land a job
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Understand the elements of an excellent portfolio
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Learn how to present your self in a face to face interview
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Hear some secrets about recruiting & the passive job market
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YOU

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PREP FOR JOB
HUNT

5. PREPARING TO LOOK FOR WORK
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Know the basic elements you need to land a job
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Understand the elements of an excellent portfolio
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6. THE JOB MARKET FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS
SCREENER/
RECRUITER
CREDENTIALS
JOB SKILLS,
NAMES OF CLIENTS/
EMPLOYERS
FOCUS:
SPELLING
TIME PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
WEEDING OUT BAD CANDIDATES
PHONE SCREEN
INTERVIEW
JOB EXPERIENCES
VALIDATION ABOUT WHAT WAS
SAID ON RESUME
FOCUS:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
CULTURAL FIT
BACKGROUND
CHECK/
NEGOTIATION
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OFFER

7. MUST HAVES BEFORE BEGINNING A SEARCH
+
INTRO OR BIO
Anna Weiss, from The Noun Project
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RESUME
PDF OR .DOC
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
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8. INTRO/BIO
name
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usual title
_______ is a ________ with __+ years of experience. S/he
has worked/contracted/interned for ________, ________
and _________ where her/his responsibilities included
be specific
_________ and ___________.
Clients include __________, ________, and _______.
He/she is proficient in _____, _______ and ______.
He/she is interested in _____________and ________.
He/she is _____________, ________and _________.
personality
traits

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NEVER
EVER
EVER
LIE

10. RESUME
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Should be one page only
‣ Make sure your contact information is on it.
‣ Your portfolio URL must be on it.
‣ Objectives are not necessary but a clear statement about who you are
and what your value would be should be stated.
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11. ANATOMY OF GREAT ENTRY-LEVEL RESUME
Experience
self -branding
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where,
what,
when,
clients,
Skills
contact info
relevant
education
specific
recognition or
projects

12. THE PORTFOLIO SHOULD BE ABOUT THE WORK
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No personal info
No photos or drawings unless they are
relevant to the work
Curated
the work
at least 1 case study
about you
call to action
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TO CODE
OR NOT TO CODE?

14. WHILE YOU ARE SEARCHING CREATE A KILLER...
IN-PERSON
PRESENTATION
Anna Weiss, from The Noun Project
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15. IN-PERSON INTERVIEW
Have a presentation ready
‣ Make an intro slide about yourself
‣ Bring in prototypes (on ipad, etc..)
‣ Don’t assume you will have internet access
‣ Bring your own computer and own connectors
‣ Bring at least 2 printed copies of your resume
‣ Go ahead and use a whiteboard if there is one in the room
‣ Know the job description & be prepared to match your skills to the
position you are interviewing for
‣ Be yourself
‣ Remember you are interviewing them too - ask questions:
http://www.recruiter.com/i/7-questions-great-candidates-ask/
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16. MOST IMPORTANTLY
don’t waste time
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17. READ BETWEEN THE LINES
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what you will
actually be doing
what the position
says you’ll be
doing

18. SAMPLE IN-PERSON FRAMEWORK
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SLIDE ABOUT YOU
- BACKGROUND,
PASSION, WHY
YOU GOT INTO
DESIGN... ETC...
CASE STUDY...
PROCESS
CONCEPT>
WIREFRAMES> FINISHED
WORK
TITLE SLIDE
CASE STUDY...
SHOW FINISHED
WORK FIRST
repeat
DIFFERENT
PROJECTS YOU
WORKED ON
THANK YOU
LEAVE IT OPEN
FOR Q&A

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EVERYONE HAS
THEIR OWN TALE

20. IN ANY CREATIVE FIELD
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TALENT
CONNECTIONS
EDUCATION
LOCATION
THE JOB MARKET

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You’ve Landed
a job!
Now what?

22. STAND OUT / BE HAPPY
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23. THE RECIPE FOR JOB HAPPINESS
dream job
STUFF YOU’RE
GOOD AT
PEOPLE YOU
LIKE BEING
AROUND
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STUFF YOU
GET PAID
TO DO

24. FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
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I WANT TO
LEARN
WHERE
TO
WHAT
GENERIC = FOCUSED ON FACTS
I CARE ABOUT
INDIVIDUAL = FOCUSED ON IDEAS

25. YOUR SOCIAL PRESENCE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU
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26. NOTHING IS PRIVATE

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YOU’RE ALWAYS
LOOKING FOR WORK

28. THE PASSIVE JOB SEARCH MARKET
LINKED-IN
ACCOUNT
Anna Weiss, from The Noun Project
INDUSTRY PORTFOLIO
SITES
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ONLINE PORTFOLIO

29. LINKED IN
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30. WORDS OF WISDOM
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PEOPLE GET HIRED
BECAUSE SOMEHOW
THEY GET HIRED
YOU KEEP WORK BECAUSE
YOUR WORK IS GOOD
YOU ARE EASY TO GET ALONG WITH
YOU DELIVER WORK ON TIME
-NEIL GAIMAN

31. A LITTLE SECRET
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hiring managers care about...
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
Albert Rojo, from The Noun Project
IN-PERSON
PRESENTATION
REPUTATION

32. IN ANY CREATIVE FIELD
DOING
THINKING
TALKING
PONTIFICATING
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33. YOU WILL BE SELLING YOUR WORK OVER AND OVER
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AGAIN

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THANK YOU
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