Part of the reason I enjoy working with other creatives starting up their businesses is because I’ve been through that whirlwind of information overload and to-do lists running off the page, with no end point[…]
Author: danaleavy
When, & How, Does it Make Sense to Invest in Your Career?
I’ve been eyeing this Illustration Portfolio program at NYC’s School of Visual Arts for a few weeks now. The more experiences I take to go out there and educate myself on both new areas and[…]
Tools of the Trade: Which Networks Work Best for Promoting Your Brand?
As a small business owner, a career gal, and a former recruiter, I’ve sampled the full gamut of networking, branding and promotional tools that are available out there to job seekers and small businesses. One[…]
What’s Your Story, Morning Glory? Building the Story Behind Your Personal Brand
Illustration by Renato Cifarelli on Flickr Something to keep in mind as a job seeker putting yourself and your qualifications out there to prospective employers is that you’re essentially marketing the “story” of your[…]
Behind the Scenes in HR: What’s Taking So Long to Hear Back?
I spent almost a decade in recruiting. So naturally, one of the biggest questions I get from friends, family, colleagues and clients is often, “I haven’t heard back after my interview/resume. Do you think that’s[…]
How to Afford to Work for Yourself: Tips for Your First 12 Months
Through research and through experience working with young aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, I constantly find that the one of the biggest barriers to entry for starting a business is often the financial aspect,[…]
Kicking off a Week of Creative Soul Searching (& Interning With Myself)
Today I kick off my week-long creative design & illustration intensive, aptly named “Creative Week!” (Not the most creative of monickers I realize, but hey I’m an illustrator…not a copywriter). Anyhow, as I’ve divulged in[…]
NYC Social Media Week 2012 Highlights
Last week I was honored to be part of a panel of personal branding and fashion experts during Social Media Week in New York City, with Parsons the New School for Design. Joined by Aliza[…]
4 Ways to [Definitely] Stand Out in the Crowd
Whether you’re a small business trying to gain marketshare and clientele, a freelancer fighting the good battle for your next creative gig, or a jobseeker putting yourself out there to snag that next job, one[…]
The Intersection of Creative Expression & Career Momentum
This post originally appeared in the January blog edition of Tangerine-Watson’s THRIVE newsletter. . One of the challenges of being a creative, whether it’s by trade or by interest, is striking a balance that both satisfies[…]