Portfolio Creative Ezine Archives
The Portfolio Creative Ezine shares news about trends and viewpoints in the creative industry. From career advice to what's happening in the Columbus creative scene, we're excited to give you information that's educational and entertaining! Check out some our past ezines by clicking the links below.

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  • August 2015
  • Creative Control Fest
    "Feeding Your Brain Feeds Your Career"
    "Back to School: Learning Never Ends"
    "Life University"
  • July 2015
  • 10 Year Reggae Party
    "3 Sublte Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Own Business"
    "Facebook is Fantasyland: 5 Tips to Manage Your Online Presence"
    Video Recruiter Tip
  • June 2015
  • "Own Your Niche"
    "Say Yes: 5 Ways to Assess Opportunities"
    Getting to Know You: Q&A with Katie Speers
  • May 2015
  • "How to Catch a Millennial"
    "Change: It's a Good Thing"
    "It's Too Late to Start Your Search"
  • April 2015
  • Website Redesign and Relaunch
    "4 Steps To Tell If You Are Ready To Freelance"
    "Unicorns and Leprechauns: Stop Waiting for The Perfect Candidate"
  • March 2015
  • Proclamation from the Mayor
    "Don't Pigeonhole the Creatives"
    "Ten Years in Recruiting: What's Old is Still New"
  • February 2015
  • "Developing Your Own Personal Brand"
    "Survey Says: Soft Skills Matter to Employers
    Tips From a Recruiter Video
  • January 2015
  • 10 Year Anniversary
    "The Evolution Of a Business"
    "Lessons Learned: 10 Years of Portfolio Creative"
  • December 2014
  • "Three New Year's Resolutions For Your Business"
    "Talent Matters: Coaches Win With Recruiting"
    "Dear Santa"
  • November 2014
  • "Now Is The Time To Get The Job You Really Want"
    "The Skills Gap: Your Future Job Doesn't Exist Today"
    "Thanks!"
  • October 2014
  • "'Tis the Season For Seasonal Help"
    "Workplace Ergonomics: How Surroundings Can Improve Creativity"
    "These Things Scare Me"
  • September 2014
  • "The Great Staffing Company - How to Know You've Picked a Winner"
    Q&A with Shelli Welch
    "Now or Later
  • August 2014
  • NAWBO Visionary Award
    "If You Think The Affordable Care Act Is Keeping Your Business From Growing, Think Again"
    "The New Sharing Economy - Staffing Firms Were Pioneers"
  • July 2014
  • CSCA Pinewood Derby
    "Professional Wellness"
    "Do You Own Your Job or Are You Just Renting?"
  • June 2014
  • Welcome, Canady Patterson
    "Recording Injuries and Illnesses of Temporary Workers"
    "Raise Your Visibility: Three Tips To Get Noticed"
  • May 2014
  • Fairy Goodmothers
    "Yes, We Understand That You Do Not Want To Pay Overtime."
    "VP, Director, Manager: Do Titles Really Matter?"
  • April 2014
  • Talent animated video
    "Live Video Interviewing Can Work For You"
    "The Future of Employment: Jobs Vs. Work
    Portfolio Matchmaking
  • March 2014
  • Client animated video
    "Two for One? Sometimes It's Better To Just Get Two"
    "The Quit Race: Why Quitters Are Good News"
  • February 2014
  • AAF ADDYs
    "Playing As a Team: Do You Have Builders or Breakers?"
    "How to Relax Before an Interview"
    "The Mentorship Relationship"
  • January 2014
  • "The Forgotten Ones"
    "Eliminated: Three Reasons You Didn't Get The Job"
    "Business Talk" Radio Interview with Chris Cochran
  • December 2013
  • "How to Manage a Temp Team For Your Project"
    "Holiday Know-How: Treat Business Networking Like a Family Gathering"
    "Serendipity"
  • November 2013
  • Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award
    "How A Staffing Firm Can Help Your Already Stellar HR Team"
    Q & A with Eileen Jenkins
  • October 2013
  • AAF Night of The Living Dead
    "How to Write a Great Job Description"
    "Following Up On Your Interview: Ten Steps To Leaving a Good Impression"
  • September 2013
  • Update Your Resume Month
    "Branding Yourself"
    "Resumes in the Electronic Age"
  • August 2013
  • RED Columbus
    "Know Thyself: Building a Strengths-Based Career"
    "When You Need To Pay The Intern"
  • July 2013
  • Illumination Bureau Crash Courses
    'The Breakup is Never Easy'
    'Find a Job You Love, or Love The Job You Have: Embracing Engagement'
  • June 2013
  • Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Finalist
    Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
    'Color Matters: How Your Clothing Can Influence a Job Interview Meeting'
  • May 2013
  • Movie Ad
    Q&A with Cherissa Fenwick
    'Spring Cleaning: Spruce Up Your Job Search'
  • April 2013
  • "Three Trends for the Workforce of Tomorrow"
    "References Matter: Three Tips to Prep for Success"
    Creative Next Philanthropy Drive for Run The Race
  • March 2013
  • "An Important Factor in Choosing a Staffing Partner"
    "LinkedIn Skills & Expertise: What's the Value?"
    'Best of Staffing' Client and Talent Award
  • February 2013
  • "How a Staffing Company Can Help You With The Affordable Care Act"
    "Entering The Danger Zone: Handling Tough Interview Questions"
    Video Tip: The importance of honest feedback
  • January 2013
  • 'Three Tips to Build a Great Team'
    'Your Career in The New Year: Three Resolutions Worth Keeping'
    'Negotiating for Happiness'
    WakeUp StartUp
  • December 2012
  • '5 Ways To Keep Gen X Engaged in Your Business'
    Q&A with Terri Price-Deep
    Video Tip: Applying for jobs via online job board
  • November 2012
  • Best Places to Work
    "5 Ways To Get a Millennial To Work For You"
    "Nobody Hires in December and Other Holiday Myths"
  • October 2012
  • ASA VOICE Awards
    "Introducing the 'Super-Temp' - A New Era in Staffing"
    "Ace The Interview: Lessons From Mom"
    How to Write A Great Job Description
  • September 2012
  • Columbus Design Summit
    "Reading Between The Resume Lines"
    "Update Your Resume Month: 4 Ways To Get Noticed"
  • August 2012
  • Executive Search Video
    "Top 5 Reasons a Creative Person is Let Go"
    "Creative Boost: 3 Tips to Keep Creativity Flowing"
  • July 2012
  • Creative NEXT: Art Supply Drive
    'Temporary Staffing -You Get What You Pay For'
    Q&A with Jennifer Brown
    Video Tip: LinkedIn for Job Seekers
  • June 2012
  • New Company Video
    "Temp Workers are the Cool, New Workforce"
    "Exposure: 10 Reasons Why LinkedIn (Still) Matters"
  • May 2012
  • "We Want to Know the Good and the Bad"
    "Debunked: Five Myths About Working with Recruiters"
    Ask a Recruiter Video Tip: Searching for New Opportunities
  • April 2012
  • Illumination Bureau
    "Where Is All The Good Talent?"
    "If You're Not Growing Your Career, Who Is?"
    Video Tip: "Can I Hire Someone Just For a Day?
  • March 2012
  • Best of Staffing Award
    "Start a Relationship With a Staffing Company Now"
    "Closing The Skills Gap: Is It Really a Technology Issue?"
    Video Tip: "What Should I Wear To The Interview?"
  • February 2012
  • The ADDY Award
    'Top Three Ways a Temporary Staffing Company Saves Money'
    'Ideas Matter: Why the Creative Class Survives and Thrives
  • January 2012
  • 'Ask a Recruiter' Video Series
    'Flawless Follow-up - How to Handle Things Post Interview'
    'Kick-start Your Career: Tips for the New Year'
  • December 2011
  • 'How to Write a Killer Creative Job Description'
    Q&A with Chris Cochran
    IdeaPaint Contest Video
  • November 2011
  • 'The Unlikely Candidate - Clues Companies Miss When Looking for the Perfect Hire'
    'Independent by Choice: Genx Workers Lead the Way'
    Secrets From a Recruiter
  • October 2011
  • Portfolio Creative Executive Search
    '5 Signs It's Time For a Career Change'
    'Workplace Flexibility: The New Normal'
  • September 2011
  • Portfolio Creative Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
    'Staffing Tips for Ramping Up Yet Staying Lean'
    'Brushing Up on Soft Skills: 10 Lessons from Preschool'
  • August 2011
  • Business First Social Media Summer Camp
    "How To Hire A Design Professional"
    "First Impressions: Using Your One-Tenth of a Second Wisely"
  • July 2011
  • Getting to know the Portfolio Creative Owners:
    A Q&A with Kristen Harris and Catherine Lang-Cline
  • June 2011
  • "Position Yourself for Success in Creative Careers"
    "Survey Says: Employers Feeling a Talent Shortage"
    Mac Tips & Hints
  • May 2011
  • "Job Search Blunders - Five Networking Mistakes"
    "Making Connections: Three Steps to Grow Your Career Through Personal and Professional Networks"
    Agora 8
  • April 2011
  • 'What Makes Creative Workers Happy On The Job?'
    'Design Job Forecast: A Look Ahead'
    GenWex 'Off The Grid' Dance Party
  • March 2011
  • 'Creative Job? Creative Recruiter!'
    'Social Media: Using LinkedIn for Design Professionals'
    ColumbusUnderground.com
  • February 2011
  • 'Hooray for the Champions'
    'Engagement: Mentors Help Creative Professionals Grow'
    AdFed ADDYs / Dayton Hermes
  • January 2011
  • 'Generational Differences in the Creative Sector'
    'Connections for Job Seekers: Associations Lead to Opportunities'
    CSCA Volunteer Meeting
  • December 2010
  • "It's Showtime! How to Bring Your A-Game to The Job Interview"
    "Working with a Recruiter: What have you done for me lately?"
    Holiday Hoop 2010
  • November 2010
  • "Networking - Your Job Search Secret Weapon"
    "Think You're Too Old? That Employer Might Think So Too"
    CSCA Creative Best
  • October 2010
  • "Job Search Blues - How to Stay Positive"
    "Resume Writing for Career Change"
    HighBall Halloween
  • September 2010
  • "Being the Stand Out Candidate"
    "Your Career: It's All About Results"
    Our Company Video
  • August 2010
  • "The Permanent Solution of Temporary Employees"
    "The Future of Work: Flexibility and Options are on The Rise"
    Portfolio Creative Ebook
  • July 2010
  • "Asking Questions - The Key to Stepping Into The Entrepreneurial Role"
    "Workforce Readiness and Training: Don't Rely on Employers To Bridge The Gap"
    Columbus Business First Summer Camp Seminar
  • June 2010
  • 'Ace Your Job Interview - 10 Top Tips'
    'Your Job Hunting Trip: Start With The End In Mind"
    Columbus Arts Festival & ComFest
  • May 2010
  • 'Right-Brain vs. Left-Brain: Working with Creatives'
    'Critical Thinking and Creativity Key: Job-Seekers Need to Be Prepared'
    Agora 7
  • April 2010
  • 'The Mighty Intern'
    'Sharpen Your Job Hunting Focus'
    Spring Portfolio Reviews & Juried Exhibits
  • March 2010
  • 'What Employers Look For'
    'Temporary Staffing Compliance'
    Columbus High Five
  • February 2010
  • 'Try Before You Buy'
    'How Design Jobs are Changing"
    Wonderland Columbus
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