December 2014

	CREATIVELY SPEAKING ABOUT THE LATEST CREATIVE NEWS

The Big Gift Wrap Give

Happy Holidays!

Our Philanthropy Committee is getting in the holiday spirit! CreativeNext is holding a holiday gift wrapping fundraiser to support The Women's Fund of Central Ohio. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar!

Stop by our offices on December 11th between 4pm - 7pm and our elves will carefully and creatively wrap your holiday gifts. Gift wrap prices range from $1 (simple gift wrap) to $5 (fancy gift wrap). Cash or checks accepted. There will be refreshments and a surprise visitor! Please RSVP here.

The Women's Fund of Central Ohio is a public foundation that transforms the lives of women and girls by mobilizing the collective power and passion of all women working together. The Women's Fund creates gender equality and influence in the community by looking through a gender lens. Their work is guided by their research, which influences their partnerships, grant making, and advocacy efforts. They strongly believe, and research shows, that empowering women and girls impacts entire families and uplifts entire communities, creating lasting social change in central Ohio.

Portfolio Creative places exceptional talent in all areas of marketing, design, retail, advertising, digital roles and many other fields that help you achieve creative genius. Call us at 614.839.4897. Depending on the position, we can place talent within days, and sometimes even hours.

-The Portfolio Creative Team

Creative Scene

The 2014 Columbus ADDYs Call for Entries

Your locally produced fresh creative could go beyond local.

The ADDYs is the only major tiered competition. All local entries winning Gold or Silver automatically advance to the regional level. Regional winners then move on to the prestigious national competition.

It's time to deliver the goods.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Brainstorm Media
3pm - 7pm

LATE CALL:

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Brainstorm Media

4pm - 6pm
($10/entry fee increase)

More info at: http://adfedcolumbus.org/addys.html

Opportunity Knocks

Three New Year's Resolutions for Your Business

Catherine Lang-Cline, President
* Co-Founder

"We make personal resolutions for the New Year, but what about business resolutions? The beginning of a fresh new year is a perfect time to consider possible improvements moving forward. Setting the right intentions can make your business more effective, productive, profitable and fun."

Read the entire article at:

http://www.portfolioiscreative.com/blog/2014/12/2/three-new-years-resolutions-for-your-business.html

Tips From A Recruiter

Recruiter Tip #18

Is December a good time to get a new job? Katie Speers, Manager of Client and Talent Services in Pittsburgh, gives you the answer!

Wellness Tip

We recently had a 'hands only CPR' lunch & learn from the American Heart Association. We walked away very informed and everyone agreed that this three minute video was excellent in conveying the signs of a heart attack. Take a look!

Elizabeth Banks in "Just a Little Heart Attack"

Raise Your Game

Talent Matters: Coaches Win with Recruiting

Kristen Harris, COO

* Co-Founder

"The definition of "right talent" is specific and unique to every business; every company must specify that for themselves. Once it's defined, never settle. The value the right person brings to your company will always outweigh the time, money and effort it took to find them."

Read the entire article at:

http://www.portfolioiscreative.com/blog/2014/12/2/talent-matters-coaches-win-with-recruiting.html

Dear Santa

By Chris Cochran, Director

Dear Santa,

I want a new job. Got one for me?

Sincerely,

Brad

Dear Brad,

Your cover letter is weak in that it doesn't tell me anything about your knowledge of the North Pole or that you have any passion for what we do here. Your resume doesn't align with the skills we're seeking in our workshop and you don't have any of the elf certifications that we clearly state are needed to be given consideration. I went on LinkedIn to see what you've done with your profile and what I saw there didn't match up with what you put on your resume. I even checked it twice - odd. I can appreciate the samples of your work that you shared, but it looks like you're claiming to have done that classic Norelco work yourself. I find it highly suspect considering how long ago that work was done and knowing that it took a team of people to create it. This is a small planet and you just can't get away with that sort of thing. The references you've provided are completely unnecessary, by the way. I know when you've been bad or good. Your delivery of a muffin basket turned out to be off target for what I prefer - cookies and milk. Didn't your gut tell you that was a bad idea? Additionally, and I'm only saying this because I'm sure none of your friends will tell you or maybe they just didn't catch it, but...it's not spelled "Poal." If you meant "Goal," consider reaching for a new one.

Love,

Santa

About Portfolio Creative

Founded in 2005, Portfolio Creative is a leader and award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. We connect our clients to marketing, design, advertising and digital roles for corporations, retailers, and large creative agencies in the markets we serve. We are your trusted partner and expert in creative recruiting, staffing and full-time direct hire needs. 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: "Just wanted to send a big thank you to you guys! This is the dream job I've been waiting for! Thanks for helping me get my foot in the door."
~Cate, Portfolio Creative Talent