Many of us regularly use social media. It’s an easy way to entertain and be entertained, even when it leans to the  embarrassing. Posting a picture on Facebook from the bachelor party that shows you duck-facing the camera with a bottle of champagne in hand is likely to get a laugh from your friends — none of whom are actually in the market to hire you. When you’re job hunting, it’s a great...

I know it's practically unheard of in our field, but some companies don't offer professional development opportunities. If you're in that unfortunate boat you’ll need to work a bit harder to keep advancing your skills. Why Professional Development? As graphic/ web designers and communications professionals we must always be learning and developing our skills. Although the messages that we craft...

The last time I wrote about phone interviews I had just flubbed one by being unprepared. Today, I write as someone who just conducted a series of phone interviews and now have a better perspective from which to report. Background:  I was recently in the market for an assistant Instructional Media Developer with great design sensibilities, the ability to craft messages for a target audience,...

These common resume mistakes make it hard to get into the call-back pile. Avoid these if you want to be taken seriously 1. Unattractive Formatting - Presentation matters as much as content. Think about it like this: if you had a huge stack of resumes on your desk, would you be more likely to pick up the easy-to-read, well-formatted one, or the confusing one? Exactly! Create your resume in sections,...

The look of Letterpress on glass. Known by some as the elevator to heaven :) ...

Once again it's graduation season. My Alma Mater continues to host several events to keep the alumni interested and involved. They're also making strides to connect graduates with current students for mentorships and networking opportunities. Bravo, University of Baltimore! My current employer, another Maryland university, is taking it a step further by asking  their successful...