Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role

Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role

47mGeneral2019-09-20

Authors

Richard Harrington

Richard Harrington

Digital Video Expert, Educator, Speaker

Course details

To land your dream job in a creative role, there’s nothing more important than the interview. Job interviews showcase your talent and expertise—and your ability to think on your feet. So how do you make sure you’re prepared? In this course, you can learn how to ace an interview for a creative role, and get tips to stand out from the competition and make a great impression. The course is taught by Rich Harrington, a creative pro and hiring manager who has run his own visual communications agency for over 20 years. Rich explains how to build your network to land more interviews, create an attention-getting resume, build your portfolio, and arrive prepared and ready to answer any question. Each lesson contains essential information to help you land that first—or next—job.

Learning objectives
Networking for job interviews
Interview types
Crafting an effective resume
Building a creative portfolio
Researching the company and position
Holding mock interviews
Preparing physical materials

Skills covered

Hiring and InterviewingJob SearchingCareer DevelopmentHuman ResourcesOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • The challenge of getting, and not screwing up, job interviews

Getting the Interview through Networking

  • Real-world networking for job interviews
  • Virtual networking for job interviews
  • Using LinkedIn to find interviews

Preparing for an Interview

  • Understanding interview types
  • Effective r sum strategies
  • Crafting an effective cover letter
  • Social media cleanup

Gathering Work Samples

  • Your personal website
  • Building a creative portfolio
  • Building a demo reel

Strategies Before the Interview

  • Gather references and testimonials
  • Check your network
  • Research the company
  • Research the position
  • Physically visit the interview location

Preparing for an In-Person Interview

  • Holding mock interviews
  • A sample mock interview
  • Preparing physical materials
  • Backup your digital
  • A few words on intellectual property

Conclusion

  • Moving to interview day
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