As a designer, your portfolio is the biggest deciding factor for the company to decide if they are going to invite you for an interview.

Here we are in the new year – and yes COVID-19 is still alive.

I know for most of us we just want to get this year over with! But as the saying goes, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.

A long-form resume is a word vomit of your career history.

We’ve all been there, you’ve found a job post that fits you, or you’re reaching out to an employee at one of your target companies but you’re drawing a blank as to how to ask for a referral, introduction or that illusive insider information.

Many times the first step in the hiring process is a phone interview, and if you’re like a lot of people you might hate phone conversions!

Many of my clients have found success using their 1:1 meetings with me to develop the stories of their career so they have options to place in their cover letters.

So you’ve found a role that intrigues you and you want to submit your resume to be considered, don’t forget a snappy cover letter!