February 2013 |
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Greetings!
Welcome to February!  This issue of the Portfolio Creative Ezine marks our third year of monthly publication. If you've been a loyal reader since the beginning, just think of all the career tips, industry trends and creative news you've absorbed! If you'd ever like to go back and read past issues, you can access our archives here. It's also our birthday! We turned 8 years old and celebrated with delicious cookies from the Tremont Goodie Shop. A heartfelt thank you to our clients, talent and business partners for making these past eight past so rewarding! -The Portfolio Creative Team |
Creative Scene
AdFed ADDYS
 We're happy to help sponsor the 2012 AdFed ADDYS!
The ADDY® Awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising from media of all types. Join us on February 21st as we celebrate the best of the best in local advertising!
Visit the AdFed website for more information and to order tickets www.adfedcolumbus.org.
Date: Thursday, February 21
Time: Doors open at 6:30, Program at 7:30
Location: The Bluestone, 583 E Broad St., Columbus
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 Opportunity Knocks
How a Staffing Company Can Help You with the Affordable Care Act
Catherine Lang-Cline, Owner
"Get ready business owners. The Affordable Care Act officially goes into effect in 2014. Do you know how to respond? Many business owners are starting to have concerns about being able to afford new staff members or even continuing to support existing members of their own team because they're worried about the burden of additional healthcare insurance and penalties that can be charged. You may not have considered this option, but involving a staffing company in your business can head off problems and set your mind at ease. Here are some specific ways a staffing company can help."
Read the entire article at:
How a Staffing Company Can Help You with the Affordable Care Act
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It's back! WEB DESIGN! One of our most popular classes will be starting again soon and it's better than ever with the added bonus of a web developer on-site for three weeks. If you are a professional designer with print experience who would like to develop web skills to make yourself more competitive, then be sure to check this out. Our next session starts Tuesday, March 5th. Read the course description and apply here. A recent Illumination Bureau attendee had this to say about us: "These courses specialize in things you would never find in traditional college offerings. That is invaluable." |
Ask a Recruiter
Client Manager, Cherissa Fenwick, shares a few tips on how we can do a better job for our clients and why it's important to give honest feedback about a candidate.
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Raise Your Game
Entering the Danger Zone: Handling Tough Job Interview Questions
Kristen Harris, Owner
"When interviewing, remember that everything you say--every question you ask, and every answer you give--is being viewed through the interviewer's filter. They want to know not only if you'll be a good employee, but good for their company in the role they need to fill. No question is simply information-gathering, your answers give them insight into how you think, act and view yourself."
Read the entire article at:
Entering the Danger Zone: Handling Tough Job Interview Questions
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Three Things That Get You An Offer
Chris Cochran, Director
"Job descriptions are the way most companies try to attract the best people into their business. Yet they quite often fall short of their lofty goal. The written descriptions aren't good marketing pieces and the information that's provided is often insufficient. The usual process is someone from the hiring team outlines the basics and sends it on to HR with the note, 'Here, this should be enough.'"
Read the entire article at:
Three Things That Get You An Offer
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Out & About
On Tuesday, February 5th, we'll be at the Gateway Film Center for the annual AMA Big Game Ad Review. This is your chance to rewatch your favorite (and least favorite) commercials from the 'Big Game.' A panel of 'officials' will flag the best and call out the personal penalties. Put on your game face and come cheer and jeer at this year's Big Game Ad Review. Register at http://eevent.com/cama-luncheons/2013-big-game-review |
New Year, New Initiatives
Wellness Tip The American Lung Association will be holding their annual 'Fight For Air Climb' event at The Rhodes Tower tomorrow. Consider supporting this worthwhile event, register here. Green Tip Snow Removal Before you bust out the salt and gas-guzzling snow blower, look into these environment-friendly substitutes: *Use an alternative like birdseed or sand to provide extra traction for walking. Just use sand sparingly so it doesn't clog the sewer once washed away. *Gas snow blowers cause air and noise pollution. If you choose to use a snow blower, go for an electric model. * Using calcium magnesium-acetate based de-icers take a huge load off the environment as regular sodium chloride rock salt can release heavy metals, which can damage the water supply. The excess salt also builds up in the soil surrounding your driveway, preventing your plants from absorbing the nutrients they need. *Dig out the shovel or pay a neighborhood kid to help you out. If you're doing it yourself, look for a push-designed shovel as opposed to a lift kind. The latter puts more of a burden on your muscles. Instead, push the snow across your driveway and use the edge to scrape ice. |
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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 just want you to know that I have enjoyed working with the Portfolio staff immensely. Your team helped me find something when I really needed it and I will be forever thankful!"
~Sara, Portfolio Creative Talent
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