December 2012 |
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Greetings!
Happy Holidays!  We'd like to wish all of our ezine readers a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2013! Thank you for working with us, we appreciate the business and will continue to make big and small differences in the lives of our talent and clients. A special thank you to AJ Perry at Sassafrass Bakery for helping create some delicious Portfolio branded goodies for the holidays. We've made it somewhat of a tradition to use Columbus bakers at holiday time. If you're looking to buy local, we give high marks to Sassafrass, Layer and Sweet Tooth Cottage! -The Portfolio Creative Team |
Creative Scene
Opal Stackhouse Open House and Wrap-up Party
 Opal Stackhouse, in Old Town East, will be wrapping up the year with a one day only sale event and holiday party!
Stop by and check out their unique home goods, art, vintage goods, handmade items, tools, hardware and other things that showcase what the group at Chop Chop gallery is working on.
Date: Saturday, December 15th
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Opal Stackhouse, 78 Parsons Ave., Columbus 43215
More Info: Here!
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 Opportunity Knocks
5 Ways To Keep Gen X Engaged in Your Business
Catherine Lang-Cline, Owner
"With Generation X there has been a huge surge of entrepreneurs and freelancers. This generation can figure it all out on their own without any outside supervision. They can set their own hours in order to do what they want. They will not sacrifice fun or family because they have seen their hard working parents stressed out, laid off and fired."
5 Ways To Keep Gen X Engaged in Your Business
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Back by popular demand, WEB DESIGN! Stay tuned for information regarding applications for this highly sought after continuing education class. Our next session will begin in the first quarter of next year. http://www.portfolioiscreative.com/classes/ |
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Ask A Recruiter
Talent Specialist, Kristin Burwell, shares tips on applying for jobs via an online job board.
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New Year, New Initiatives
Wellness Tip It's a busy time of the year, but don't give up on your workouts! Schedule exercise in advance, put it on your calendar and make a point to make yourself a priority. You'll feel better, sleep better and enjoy the holidays knowing your body is getting the attention it deserves. Green Tip Before you throw it away, can you reuse it? Be creative - give cardboard tubes to pets. Start garden seeds in an egg carton. Start a kitchen compost bin and compost your food waste. Compost helps improve soil so it holds more water and plants grow better without chemical fertilizers, which can enter the water supply. Two-thirds of all beverage containers in the US never get recycled! Bring you own mug to your local coffee shop. Not only will use reduce the amount of waste, many will also give a discount. |
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Out & About
On Friday, December 14th we'll be at the Fisher College of Business Executive Exchange.
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Getting to Know You
Q&A with Terri Price-Deep
Three places you'd take an out-of-town guest?
Basi Italia, North Market, Clintonville and Short North for local shopping
What is your perfect Saturday?
Coffee, a long walk and dinner with friends
Favorite album of all time?
The Clash, From Here to Eternity
You're one 'guilty pleasure' tv show?
Project Runway
Favorite book or author?
A Prayer for Owen Meany, John Irving
What was your first job?
Paper route for 'Palladium-Item,' Richmond, IN
Favorite Movie?
Great Expectations
Favorite travel destination?
Paris, France
The country/city you'd most like to visit?
Italy
Something people would be surprised to know about you?
I once did stand-up comedy
Where do you shop?
DUH - Everywhere!
Favorite Quote?
"When you first see a new picture, you don't want to miss the boat. You have to be very careful because you may be staring at Van Gogh's ear."
~Rene Richard
Favorite Food?
Gourmet cheeses with fruit and crackers
Three things you can't live without?
My husband, my sense of humor and the ability to continue to buy great shoes
If I wasn't a recruiter I'd be.....
A florist delivery person, everyone is happy to see you when you arrive!
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Are You The Best?
Chris Cochran, Director
The best candidates are obvious. They always start an interview off on the right foot. They dress like they're successful, not necessarily a million bucks. They work early on in the conversation to establish a commonality, whether it's with the person who is conducting the interview or the company. They smile. They laugh. They think. The best candidates know about the company they're talking with and their associated competitors. The best candidates have anecdotes to demonstrate
their capabilities and successes. They have anecdotes to share with people on how they've dealt with adversity in the past. They understand the importance of being a storyteller in the interview. They ask questions. They listen. They recall information they've been given in the interview and incorporate it into a question or use it to underscore a point they're making. They are polite. They understand what you mean. They want the job.
The best companies are obvious. They always start an interview off on the right foot. They have a nice environment, not necessarily having spent a million bucks. They offer a unique product or outstanding service. They work to help you make a connection with their business. They concentrate on their business and not their competitors. They are aware of what their competitors are doing. They inspire. They motivate. They innovate. The best companies know a little something about every one of their employees that wasn't on their resume. They are experts in their field. They are growing. They have fun. They have a good story to tell. They make news. They reward. They ensure that there is a believable work/life balance, not just lip service. They have a good reputation. They work to keep their reputation. They respect you. They understand what you mean. They want to hire you.
The best executive search firms recognize these qualities in both the candidate and company to create a perfect match.
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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: "I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to speak with me. It was really great to have a chance to speak you and just have a candid conversation.You may have been told this before, but having a simple conversation like that feels incredibly effective. It's genuine, direct and really has an impact."
~Zachary, Portfolio Creative Talent
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