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Networking Pays Off
Someone may know someone who needs help
Talk to people and get you name out there
Make the most of every opportunity
Face-to-face interviews help network
Pitching for a Presentation
Give your first name as casually as you can
Attend industry events
You can send a letter if appropriate
Unsolicited emails are often disappointing
Promotional Material
They can be a preview of your work or a reminder
Avoid overkill
Best to use them as leave behinds instead of introductions
Put your name on your promotional material
Presentation Pointers
Dress in a way that makes you feel confident
Be punctual
Make and maintain friendly eye contact with your interviewers
Be prepared: address and telephone number, your cell phone, extra copies of your resume, business cards, and promotional material, diary and a notebook and pen, and a major back up if giving digital presentation
Presenting Your Portfolio
Be prepared to talk about your strengths and interests
Think fast and be ready to answer any questions
Feel for how much you should be talking while presenting portfolio
Post-presentation Reminders
Sending thank you notes
Go to industry events
Online presence is recommended
Advertising in sourcebooks keeps your work in peoples minds
Follow-up visits are a possibility if someone says you can
Ask how they would like to have you follow up with them
Update portfolio with corrections they told you
Someone may know someone who needs help
Talk to people and get you name out there
Make the most of every opportunity
Face-to-face interviews help network
Pitching for a Presentation
Give your first name as casually as you can
Attend industry events
You can send a letter if appropriate
Unsolicited emails are often disappointing
Promotional Material
They can be a preview of your work or a reminder
Avoid overkill
Best to use them as leave behinds instead of introductions
Put your name on your promotional material
Presentation Pointers
Dress in a way that makes you feel confident
Be punctual
Make and maintain friendly eye contact with your interviewers
Be prepared: address and telephone number, your cell phone, extra copies of your resume, business cards, and promotional material, diary and a notebook and pen, and a major back up if giving digital presentation
Presenting Your Portfolio
Be prepared to talk about your strengths and interests
Think fast and be ready to answer any questions
Feel for how much you should be talking while presenting portfolio
Post-presentation Reminders
Sending thank you notes
Go to industry events
Online presence is recommended
Advertising in sourcebooks keeps your work in peoples minds
Follow-up visits are a possibility if someone says you can
Ask how they would like to have you follow up with them
Update portfolio with corrections they told you
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