Save the Date: Jan 26th, 2010
After a successful first year, the Green Professionals Conference will return to Portland bigger and better! The Conference is now scheduled for January 26th, 2010 – mark your calendars and sign up now!
WHO: Students and Recent Graduates / Industry Leaders and “Green” Professionals
WHAT: One-day Conference focusing on the future of the industry and employment opportunities
WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel: 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland, Oregon
WHEN: January 26th, 2010 / 7:30am – 6:00pm
More details here
Getting a solid footing in web design can feel a little overwhelming without some good direction. That’s why AIGA Portland is proud to present Jason Duerr of Sandstrom Partners to help you get a better understanding of the constraints and possibilities when designing for the web. Learn what’s important and what to ignore when getting started in web design, and see how your experience in print can translate to this medium (it can even be an advantage). With an ever increasing demand for web design skills, you won’t want to miss out on this sage advice!
About Jason Duerr
Jason Duerr is a post-hardcore rock’n’roller, graphic designer, web technologist, radio guy, amateur chef, coffee nerd, motorcyclist, skateboard commuter, bike geek, and reluctant adult. He’s currently Interactive Tzar at Sandstrom Partners in Portland and Sole Proprietor of DROPKICK Design Studio.
Event Schedule
8 – 8:15 AM | Breakfast and Networking
8:15 – 9:15 AM | Speaker Presentation
9:15 – 9:30 AM | Q & A
Fees
AIGA Members: $10
Non-members: $15
Student Members: $5
More info here
From PDX Mindshare Linkedin Group
- Group: pdxMindShare – Portland’s Career Community
- Subject: Special Joint December PdxMindShare Networking Event
HUGE Networking & Food Drive Party Wed. 12/16 @ Paddys
Joint Party between PDX Mindshare and PDX Connect!!! Feed the Hungry . . . Land a job!
Networking starts with giving
WHAT: The premier networking party and food drive of 2009 co-sponsored by PDX Mindshare and PDX Connect, so you can get your schmooze on and help feed Oregon’s hungry.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4PM to ??
WHERE: Paddy’s Bar and Grill, 65 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97204, (503) 224-5626
COST: No cover/no host bar and food, of course. But please, please bring a can/box of food and donate $5 or $10 to the Oregon Food Bank (”OFB”). OFB recently reported on 11/16 that Oregon’s hunger rate is on the rise again. (see http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/news/news_releases/view.html?id=240 ). $10 fills an emergency food box to feed a family for 3 to 5 days. Bring lots of biz cards too.
PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD. LET’S SEE WHAT OREGON SOCIAL MEDIA CAN DO TO HELP OREGON’S HUNGRY. PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR CAN/BOX FOOD AND/OR $10 DONATION
Posted By Yael Livneh
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
Let’s be clear, “being creative” does NOT “mean making stuff up.” Never EVER lie or exaggerate on your resume! Those “little lies” almost always get found out. They will completely ruin your chances of getting the job, and they could ruin your reputation as well.
That being said, it is important to be creative and “think outside of the box” when conducting a job search. Thinking out of the Box (better known as creative thinking) seeks to create something new from Read the rest of this entry »
This should be a great learning session as they have an all-stra panel at an all-star social media agency. This will be a good networking opportunity for all you Creative Job seekers out there
From Nemo’s last Tweet
From the Press Release:
Portland, Oregon-based integrated marketing agency Nemo today announced their partnership with group Y of Carlsbad, California, to host a panel discussion in Portland on the evening of June 4th, 2009. The discussion will focus on incorporating and effectively implementing social web strategies in the marketing mix.
The June 4th panel marks the first nationally-produced event for group Y. All the details are here at the pre-reg page. You can track the conversation at #WhoKilledSM
Included on the panel are Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
Monday Staff Meeting – One More Reason To Use Twitter For Your Job Search
Did you read the article in yesterday’s New York Times about how companies are turning to Social Media tools to find good candidates? The basic gist of the article is that companies are inundated with an excessive number of applications for every job posting. In fact, companies are getting way too many resumes, which makes the recruiting process untenable.
In response, they are looking for ways to cut the numbers of applicants down to a manageable number. The way they are going about this is to give a cash incentive for current employees to recommend qualified candidates. If your friend works at one of these companies they can submit your resume, and if you get the job they will pay your friend $500 to $1000. Sort of a “finder’s fee.”
This is a GREAT deal for all involved. You get your resume Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
A reader recently sent us this question: “Any tips on recognizing job postings that are not real? Posting to make Co. look good seems to be popular these days…”
For those of you who are not familiar with this practice, sometimes companies post a position for which they already have a strong candidate “in the bag.” They are 90% certain of who they will hire, but they are under some obligation (internal or external) to post the opening to the wider public. It’s possible that some exemplary candidate will come along in the process and that they will choose to hire that person instead of the one they are leaning towards, but it’s not very likely.
We may think it’s not fair. It feels like a “bait and switch” or a waste of time, but who cares what we think? The job is the companies, not ours. They are free to hire anyone they see fit. People hire people they know and trust, so it only makes sense that they will go with their first choice most of the time.
The only way to determine if you are applying for one of these “phantom” job openings is Read the rest of this entry »
Some good companies represented here. These articles from Dr. Sean Harry can help you if you plan on attending:
From Press Release:
Oregon Marketing Association Connects New Grads with Hiring Managers from Starbucks to Nike at June 3 Conference in Portland
Prizes include personal brand development and interview coaching sessions
PORTLAND, Ore. – Thursday, May 21, 2009 – This June, new graduates from universities across the state will attempt to enter the workforce and flock to Portland in search of entry-level employment. These new grads – as well as other Portland metro area jobseekers – face some alarming statistics, including last year’s loss of 3,400 marketing, business and creative services jobs (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), and the Oregon Employment Department report that the state has a 10.8 percent unemployment rate (as of February 2009).
The Placement Project, part of the Oregon Chapter American Marketing Association’s (AMA) annual Forward conference, will provide new graduates and jobseekers with actionable advice on how to define, protect and market their personal brand in a world where an applicant’s Facebook profile is evaluated as carefully as their resume.
Speakers at the Placement Project have also donated their services for prizes that Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
How to “stay cool” on the job search.
In the spirit of the terrific summer weather we’ve been having, I thought I’d write this post on “staying cool during the job search.” However, in this post I’m not talking about the weather. I’m talking about staying calm, cool and collected. I’m talking about outwardly appearing as if “not having a job is alright, because I’m waiting for the right fit to come along”, while inside you are thinking, “OMG! I NEED A JOB! ANY JOB, AND I NEED IT NOW!!”
When you are dating you want to play a little hard to get. If you come across as needy you probably won’t get a second date. You don’t want to scare off your prospective lover, so playing it cool is a good option.
The same is true of the job search. If you look or act desperate you won’t get many interviews. Now I’m not suggesting that you should act as if you aren’t interested. If you really want the job you need to express your desire and abilities to do the job well. If you really want the job you should ask for it – close the deal. What I’m saying is that you should “stay cool” — act more like a Consultant than a desperate job seeker.
Here are the 5 steps I recommend you do to “stay cool” in your job search. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry
Filling in the gaps – professional and personal development for job seekers.
At the beginning of your job search you have very likely been conducting an assessment of your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Assessment is about helping you determine what you are capable of and willing to do in your next position.
At this point you have, no doubt, found an area or two where you have some gaps. You may need an additional degree, or some specific training. Maybe a professional certification is in order. Well, before you shell out the big bucks to go back to school or enroll in a course of study, there are some important things you should know: Read the rest of this entry »
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