Thursday, November 19, 2009

Job Search Solutions in a Down Economy

Job search can be hard on your self-esteem, especially when there are many rejections for a long period of time. It can get harder to keep a smile on your face when your budget is tightening and the light at the end of the tunnel is hard to see.

There is plenty of "bad" news being broadcast by the media, mostly by those in life who look at a glass half-empty with the remainder ready to spill (or their job is to make money spreading doom and gloom). However, there are those who still see it as half-full and ready to be refilled. Architect David W Patterson in one such who not only sees the glass half-full, he sees multiple ways to refill the glass


His article,
Don't Let a Recession Sink Your Job Search posted on Design Intelligence is written without fluff, hype and flowery promises. This article has substance and solutions. Granted, it will still take effort to find a job in a down economy but with his one-stop-shop of ideas on what to do next, it will make the job search more palatable.

While written for job seeking architects and interior designers rather than students, the information can still apply to students seeking an internship. Plenty of places to look for those with a little innovation and perseverance.


Thanks for the great article Mr. Patterson!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Interior Design Intern to Employee: Be a Keeper eBook Available

Technology is a great thing. In only a few minutes, the eBook version of the book manuscript was uploaded, published and available. A push of a few buttons and clicks on the mouse. Wow! I love computers!

If you are interested or know of a student who can use the guidebook, find print and ebook version here:

From Interior Design Intern to Employee: Be a Keeper


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Can Social Networks Help You Find an Internship?

You bet they can. When used correctly, social networks can expand a student's list of contacts who may just know of an internship before it is published. The more people you know in your industry and the more who can refer you, the better.

Here is a great article with more explanation on how Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and others can get your foot in the door.

Social Networks Can Boost Student Career Opportunities