Think of the visual of this 24 hour air traffic map as a depiction of portfolios and resumes being sent to the same people you want to work for daily.
How do you begin to stand out? Good question.
And one I can answer.
I can, because after reviewing (conservative estimate) close to 20,000 portfolios and hiring close to 1,000 people in the past 15 years, I have a good sense for what stands out.
I can also share with you:
* what makes people stand out.
* what makes people shine in interviews.
* how to negotiate a salary so that both you and your new employer feel good about it.
* how employers expect your thinking and behavior to change as you begin thinking about your next jump in responsibility - then salary.
* how to resign gracefully and have everyone loving you for a long time after you've gone.
* what really is the difference between an art director/copywriter, and an Associate Creative Director, a Group Creative Director, a Creative Director, and an Executive Creative Director
* how to make a real living as a freelancer, make money, and keep doing work that you're proud of.
* why you aren't getting called for the jobs you want to get called for, and what you can do about it
* how to get a job in another city.
* how to know when you're being snowed, and what questions to ask to make sure you aren't?
And for agencies, what the best talent are attracted to when choosing their next job?
You determine the agenda. I provide the methodology to get from where you are, to where you want to be.
But wait, this isn't just a commercial. It's a way to win something! And it will cost you nothing!!!
Here's how it works.
Suggest a friend to the BLACK BAG Facebook Group.
Then send an email to
heidi@blackbagonline.com with the subject line: I SUGGESTED. Then let us know your name, and who you suggested in that email. For person you suggested that joins before March 15th, your name will be entered into a draw. Your friend's name will be entered into the draw too. But only once. Unless they too suggest friends. Then for every friend they suggest, they get entered again.
And.. as a bonus if you post a link to the BLACK BAG Facebook Page on your wall, and email us a screen grab of the posting on your wall, you will receive 10 entries in the draw!
Here's a tiny URL to make it super easy.
http://tinyurl.com/y8u2c3o
So far so good, but what do you win?
The first three names drawn will win a one hour session to answer any of the questions outlined above (Or bring one of your own) with Heidi Ehlers, Founder of BLACK BAG creative recruitment + career management; Camp BLACK BAG
http://www.campblackbag.com, The Talent Attraction Institute
http://www.thetalentattractioninstitude.com, and Diary of a Creative Director,
http://www.diaryofacreativedirector.com the only seminar ever hosted by a Canadian based company in Cannes. To a standing room only room to boot. Balconies included.
On March 15th the contest closes, on March 16th, the winner will be notified.
Our session will happen the week of April 1, 2010.
IF YOU ARE ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET WITH A PHONE + INTERNET CONNECTION, YOU CAN CLAIM YOUR PRIZE.
