From the course: Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role
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Your personal website
From the course: Preparing to Interview for a Creative Role
Your personal website
- When applying for a job, people are going to want to see proof that you can get the work done. One of the best ways to do this is with a personal website. These days, I always suggest that you make sure that your website is mobile-friendly so it loads quickly with low bandwidth connections and can be easily browsed on smaller screens. Keep the website focused on work samples. Show off examples of what it is you do. And those work samples should be representative of the types of jobs you're applying for. If you have a blog on the website, be careful not to overshare. Your blog should be focused on your professional interest. Sharing useful articles, tips, your opinions on things that relate to your industry is good. Going off on sidebars about your personal vacations and your favorite movies, not so good. Try very hard not to mix the personal with the professional on your website. Also, keep the site up to date. This can…
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