Applying for a job, whether its your first or your 40th, is hard. Much of the available information is too general to apply to your specific situation, especially if you're in a creative field. In Day 1 of our Virtual Portfolio Review, designer Cristiaan Jackson and executive talent recruiter Jocelyn Dinkel, will answer some of those lingering questions and uncover those hidden tricks that no one told you in school.
Cristiaan will spend time shedding light on her own experiences looking for a job as a new graduate, while Jocelyn will walk participants through what she looks for as a recruiter. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with questions. Please note: this day of the Virtual Portfolio Review is in a webinar format and will not feature personalized portfolio feedback. That will take place on Day 2, June 18.
This series of two events is presented by Simple Truth. Simple Truth is a fiercely independent, Chicago-loyal creative branding agency. We’re a majority women owned business. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to local nonprofits, creating solutions to their brand, campaign, communications systems and culture challenges.
Jocelyn Dinkel, Executive Recruiter with Horizontal Talent, Chicago
Field: Senior recruiter for marketing and creative talent
Number of years in field: 9
Throughout her 8 years of professional staffing experience and 13 years in retail, Jocelyn has practiced unique and out-of-the-box thinking. As a recruiter, a manager and also through her philanthropic efforts she has identified partnerships within the community and leveraged her expertise to help maintain trusting and meaningful relationships that help build successful teams.
In her most recent position as Executive Recruiter, she has had the opportunity to take a strong and vital role in the success of the company and the creative community of Chicago. Her curiosity for digital and creative innovation drives her to stay well researched on the latest trends and enables her to partner with the most respected leaders in the field. With a dedication to ever-improving best practices she breathes new life into the job hunt.
"What is one thing you wish you knew when you were first applying for jobs?"
What is the best way to stand out from my competitors in the market?
Cristiaan Jackson, Associate Designer at Golin
Field: Print + Branding + Motion Graphics + Illustration
Number of years in field: 8 months
Cristiaan recently graduated from SAIC and has only been working as a Graphic Designer for 8 months. Even though she is new to the design work world, Cristiaan has had several design leadership roles while in undergrad, is currently mentoring Loyola designers, and frequently volunteers at the Design Museum of Chicago. She is also writing a book–with fellow SAIC alumni Lenny Moore–that examines mathematics through the lens of design.