Career advice for interior design students
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How to stand out from the sea of interior design graduates just like you. Aga Artka and Jenny Schrank discuss ways to differentiate yourself, build your brand, network to success and create a long-term career of your dreams.
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Career advice for interior design students
- 1. Your career.Your future. Discover and apply your passion
- 2. “ I have no special talents. I am passionately curious.” ! ~ Albert Einstein
- 3. NEW REALITY
- 4. Your career State of Construction Data obtained from Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment in construction January 2003–January 2014 Seasonally adjusted, in thousands 8,500 8,000 7,500 7,000 6,500 6,000 January 2014 Level: 5,922 OTM Change: 48 5,500 5,000 4,500 Jan-03 Jan-05 Jan-07 Jan-09 Jan-11 Jan-13 Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics survey, February 07, 2014. Shaded areas represent recessions as denoted by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Most recent 2 months of data are preliminary. Employment in residential the largest 1-month increase since March 2007 when “Employment in construction grew by 48,000 in January, building the industry added 80,000 jobs.” Over-the-month change, January 2011–January 2014 Seasonally adjusted, in thousands 18
- 5. Your career State of Construction Data obtained from Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment in professional and technical services “Employment edged up in accounting, and bookkeeping services, architectural and engineering services, and computer systems design services.” Over-the-month change, January 2011–January 2014 Seasonally adjusted, in thousands 60
- 7. Your career Job Outlook Data obtained from Bureau of Labor Statistics “Employment of interior designers is expected to grow by 13 percent from 2012 to 2022, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Designers will be needed to respond to consumer expectations that the interiors of homes and offices meet certain conditions, such as being environmentally friendly or more easily accessible.”
- 8. Your career Average Pay Data obtained from Bureau of Labor Statistics Median annual wage for interior designers in architectural, engineering, and related services was $47,600 in May 2012,! • • • Architectural, engineering, and related services $54,360 Specialized design services $47,090 Construction $44,320
- 9. ! What are you good at?
- 10. Your career Differentiators ! • • • • • • • • • graphic software knowledge photography skills advanced design software skills social media understanding and applicable experience reliable team member writing/communications skills task-oriented drive sales-driven personality business acumen
- 11. Your career STRENGTH FINDER ! • Competition • Achiever • Ideation
- 12. What are you not so good at?
- 13. Your career The Brand of You • Know your brand • Share your story • Don’t sit at your desk all day • Invest time and money in your brand (Passion, values, strengths, story) (Tell everyone you know) (Interact, build a brand) (“I see you everywhere” effect) • Leverage social media and networking (We all have the same amount of time – time is no excuse! )
- 15. Your career Online presence - digital portfolio ~ Folio Link
- 16. Your career Online presence - digital portfolio ~ Behance
- 17. Your career Online presence - digital portfolio
- 18. Your career Online presence - digital resume ~ Visual CV
- 19. Your career Online presence - LinkedIn profile Five essential elements ! of your LinkedIn Profile:! • • • • • Professional headshot Optimize your headline Update your experience and summary Build connections Gain and give recommendations
- 20. Your career Why LinkedIn matters? Data obtained from www.dashburst.com
- 21. Your career Why LinkedIn matters? Data obtained from www.dashburst.com
- 22. Your career Why LinkedIn matters? Data obtained from www.dashburst.com
- 23. Your career Why LinkedIn matters? Data obtained from www.dashburst.com
- 24. Your career Why LinkedIn matters? Data obtained from www.dashburst.com
- 25. Your career Social Media in Recruiting
- 27. Your career Knowing people Chamber of Commerce ASID www.asidwi.org Network IIDA NKBA www.iidawi.org www.nkbawi.org WGBA www.wgba.org
- 28. QUESTIONS
- 29. GOOD LUCK Jenny S. Schrank p: 414/405-3011 jschrank@pushpointmarketing.com Aga Artka p:414/213-4218 contactme@agaartka.com