AIGA Chicago’s Toolkit Series was a series of presentations by various professionals in July 2020 that focused on helping students and recent graduates transition into the workforce.
Writing and Designing a Résumé with Kelli Evans July 1, 2020; December 9, 2020
In this workshop, we learned how to define your strengths, strategically craft content, structure your information, and design a user-centered document that will lead to the interview you need to secure that job.
Resources from this presentation can be found here.
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems with Robin Mosley-Vaughan, PhD. July 9, 2020
This workshop was all about learning what applicant tracking systems are and how they work so you can get on the right track when applying for positions at any company.
Resources from this presentation can be found here.
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Building Project Case Studies with Jo-Nell Sieren July 14, 2020
This workshop focused on turning projects into compelling portfolio narratives. You’ll learn strategies to engage your audience, explain your process, and present the results of your efforts in a compelling light no matter your area of focus—from research to UX to branding and beyond.
Creating a Values Report with Mike Joosse July 16, 2020
In this workshop, we learned how to create a values report—a personalized, living document that can help you create a structure for your next job search, fold in your likes and skills from outside design, and help you for the rest of your career.
Resources from this presentation can be found here.
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Landing Your First Design Job with Emily Gorski and Alyssa Kassal March 2, 2021
In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for finding, applying, and landing your first job in the creative industry. In this engaging session you will experience two unique perspectives: First, a recent graduate shares her experience landing a dream position at a top branding + design agency. And second, the creative recruiter who hired her shares why and how this candidate stood out from the rest.
Learn tips and tricks for preparing a stand-out portfolio, unpacking job descriptions, researching companies, and interviewing with confidence.
Resources from this presentation can be found here.
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Discovering Design Internships with Kim Terzis February 10, 2022
In this workshop you’ll learn the ins and outs of design internships. Topics covered include: what students should look for when applying, interview tips, what employers are looking for in their interns, and the sample structure of a summer internship program.
The recording of this presentation can be found here.
