If you are considering a career change then listen to these thought provoking words from British born philosopher Alan Watts. “What would you like to do if money were no object? How would you really enjoy spending your life?”
You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.
As an artist, my ears always prick up when I hear someone saying ‘just do what you love.’ It’s lovely to think that I could spend my life drawing and painting and make a good living at it. You probably have a similar passion or talent that you’d love to pursue if only you didn’t …
Follow your dreams or follow your talents? Katzenberg versus Branson Read More »
Some good tips from young designer Dustin Pearce who shares his experiences on the transition between graduation and career. 1. Get a part time job after graduation while looking for a real job. It will not only give you more money in the bank but will give your day to day a little bit more …
Your LinkedIn summary is one of the most important elements of your profile. LinkedIn gives you 2,000 characters (including spaces) to summarize your background and, besides your headline, your summary is the first thing people see. That means that many recruiters, hiring managers and potential business contacts will read this section even if they don’t …
Two Awesome LinkedIn Summary Examples (with Templates) Read More »
The most important part of your LinkedIn profile may be the headline (learn more here) but a very close second is the summary section. This is the first thing people see when they click through to your page and it\’s vital that it makes a stellar first impression on recruiters and hiring managers. I’ve been …
If you worry and stress about interviews, it helps to look at it from the other side of the desk. I have been an interviewer many, many times in my life and I can tell you that we’re nowhere near as frightening as you might think. There are two things to keep in mind that …
Conan O’Brien readily admits he knows nothing about LinkedIn, but that hasn’t stopped him developing his online profile. You can see his page here and check out Conan’s questionable advise on how to choose a photo for your profile in the video below.
Here’s an interesting look at how to design your schedule for more creative inspiration and flow. I find inspiration hits at odd times but I work best if I have a routine for creative time vs. the rest of the day. What about you?
