Now that a few of the 2013 Industry Events are behind us, we’d like to take a minute to show off some photos and offer pointers. Moving Pictures last night brought together Chicago film industry professionals with graduating students....
Last Friday, we held an Industry Events Prep Session where we talked about some of the most important preparation pieces we felt you should know about. In turn, students that attended had some great questions. Both our thoughts and...
It’s that time of year again… Finals time is different for all of us. Every once in a while I run into somebody who thrives this time of year, excelling in the rush of a packed schedule and four...
As you wrap up classes for the semester, you may also be wrapping up your internship. If all has gone well, you were busy learning, doing, and connecting. But how you leave has a big impact on how you...
Summer is a time for Instagram at the beach, music festivals, mimosas at brunch and short shorts abound. OR it’s a time for Tumblr in your bed with the blinds closed and gummy worms for breakfast because your bank...
When it comes to resumes, your work is never done. It’s likely you at least a draft together – maybe from your part-time job or internship search- but if you’re graduating in the next 6 months it’s time to...
Job searching is full of uncomfortable moments, and making phone calls is no exception. Whether you are calling to follow-up on an interview or reaching out to a networking contact, there are unspoken rules you will want to follow....
If you want to get clients and job offers, people have to see your work. But as soon as your work goes online or out to potential clients, there is always a risk that someone will take it and...
On April 3rd the Portfolio Center partnered up with the Photography Department and hosted a panel discussion about alternative careers in photography. The five guests represented some of the many jobs in the photography industry that don’t involve taking...
Lawyer and music industry pro Justin Wexler joined us on Monday for our second Freelancing workshop of the semester. If you missed it, here are a few highlights. Justin broke contracts down into their essential elements – an offer,...
