five things I would do differently . . . #3

Being on top of your game

Hello everybody! This week has been a crazy one. I found out last Wednesday that I am no longer going to have my job at my current employer. We are still servicing our current clients and I will be working by contract for the remaining work, but I am back on the market. I am excited for new opportunities and am seeking out new direction for my career.

That being said, the third thing I would have done differently is stayed on top of my game. Staying on top of your game can be a vague concept, but for designers I think it applies in many ways. Having your updated portfolio up online (and in print), having an updated and designed resume, and being active in the community as much as possible is so important guys. I had to scramble once I had caught wind that things were slowing down, but even in a secure job, it’s still important to have all your ducks in a row. You never know what opporuntity is in the future. We need to be constantly refining our skills, our work, and our personal brand. If we aren’t moving forward we are definitely moving backwards… especially with the rate of progress & change in our industry.

With all of this going through my head, I got a message Sunday from @KKswebsTemecula, about an opening on a online radio show. The show is called Two Unemployed Guys Radio and they have a real progressive concept. They are featuring people who are unemployed and giving them a platform to share their resumes and gifts to seeking employers. Check them out… but just going to their website and browsing doesn’t do them justice. Listen to some of their podcasts… the production quality is on point. I thought I would record the session considering I was going in there on Monday and was going to be talking about some of the topics of “being on top of your game.” Its a longer video this week, but there is some good stuff in there. Let me know what you think. Much Love!