April 2012 |
| CREATIVELY SPEAKING ABOUT THE LATEST CREATIVE NEWS
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Greetings!
Happy April!
This month we launched Illumination Bureau, continuing education courses for creative professionals. We're really excited as these classes will give professionals the skills we know employers want most, making them even more marketable. Classes are led by industry professionals and the curriculum will provide students with work samples they can share with potential employers to demonstrate their abilities. Class sizes are limited to allow for personal attention and feedback. Our first two classes, web design and copywriting, are currently filled and underway. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on more 2012 classes!  | | Illumination Bureau's Inaugural Web Design Class |
In more exciting news, we welcomed Sarah Schrader to the Portfolio Creative team! Sarah joins us as Account Executive, responsible for making the perfect match our clients appreciate. Sarah has a background in art and design career services and degrees in Communication Studies and Nonprofit Management. Welcome, Sarah!
-The Portfolio Creative Team
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Creative Scene
OFF THE GRID
 For the second year in a row, we're thrilled to help sponsor The Wexner Center's 'Off The Grid' Dance Party. All proceeds from this fun, rockin' night benefit Wexner Center educational programming. Off the Grid fills three different dimensions of the center all night: the café, Mershon Auditorium lobby, and the Black Box performance space. Non-stop dance sets and over a dozen Dine Originals restaurants will keep you entertained. Last year's party was sold-out, so get your tickets now! Date: Saturday, April 14th Time: 9:00 pm - 2:00 am VIP Pre-Party begins at 7:30
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 Opportunity Knocks
Where Is All The Good Talent?
Catherine Lang-Cline, Owner
"The "go it alone" approach to hiring may have worked in the past, but the marketplace is more competitive than ever. A battle is upon us to find and hire the very best talent. People are being picked up quickly and a better strategy is needed."
Where Is All The Good Talent?
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New Year, New Initiatives
As part of our Wellness Initiatives, we have created a Portfolio Creative Team for the Capital City Half Marathon - Commit To Be Fit on May 5th . We would love to have you join us for a walk or run! Currently we have members participating in the 5K as runners and walkers. Register now and choose 'Portfolio Creative' in the team drop down menu. You can also use the coupon code URBAN to get $5.00 off. Hope to see you there!
Our Green Team committee has a great tip this month. Read on!
Bottled Water
Did you know it takes 26 bottles of water to produce the plastic container for a one-liter bottle of water, and that doing so pollutes 25 liters of groundwater? Don't leave a trail of plastic water bottles in your wake! Stop buying bottled water. Use reusable water bottles instead made from materials like stainless steel or aluminum that are not likely to degrade over time. If you choose a plastic water bottle, check the number on the bottom first: Plastics numbered 3, 6 and 7 could pose a health threat to you, so look for plastics numbered 1, 2, 4 or 5.
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Live Poll
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Raise Your Game
If You're Not Growing Your Career, Who is?
Kristen Harris, Owner
"Employers aren't looking to train people or take the time for a learning curve--granted, that may be unrealistic, but it is their expectation. Daunting, right? Building your own career and seeking your own training opportunities has always been important to independent workers or freelancers, but now it's a necessity for everyone."
If You're Not Growing Your Career, Who Is?
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Ask A Recruiter
This month we asked Account Executive, Jen Sammons, 'Can I Hire Someone Just For A Day?' Hear her answer in our video tip of the month.
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Out & About
On April 19th we'll be at the Gateway Film Center for the CSCA monthly meeting. Join us and world-renowned art director, designer and illustrator, Michael Freimuth of Sagemeister, Inc.
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 1550 North High Street, Columbus
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About Portfolio Creative
Portfolio Creative connects clients with the finest creative talent in all areas of design, writing, interactive, marketing, project management and more. We believe that creative people, ideas and companies are valuable and vital to our community and our economy. We help clients build, support and maintain their creative workforce, and help creative talent find work in their field.
Here is what people are saying about us: "Everything went very well! [He] was just the right person, yet again! Thank you!"
~Eva, Portfolio Creative Client
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