Job interviews often come with a set of common questions that can be anticipated and prepared for, such as “Why should we hire you?” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” However, there are also those less predictable questions that can catch you off guard. One such question is “What didn’t you like … Read more
In a previous post, I wrote about Katherine Morgan Schafler, who has written a book that’s changing my life. In The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power, she frees up perfectionists to lean into their perfectionism as long as it’s doing no harm (more on that in future posts.) Schafler … Read more
Grilli Type, a small but ambitious typeface firm, has boldly reshaped a unique typeface into a universal design. By investigating and incorporating varied historical writing systems, they’ve managed to unite the old with the new — successfully merging tradition with contemporary design elements. The project first saw the light of day in 2016, with a … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
Modwood display font, a striking and innovative typography, beautifully marries modern design techniques with traditional ones. Injecting your artwork with a dynamic feel, Modwood quickly grabs viewer’s attention and demonstrates incredible versatility. It’s perfectly at home in digital media, print, branding, and decor. Moreover, its character set reaches a global audience, supporting various languages. The … Read more
The remote vs. back-in-the-office movements continue to be a tug-of-war between employers and employees. For jobseekers, the landscape can be confusing because there are no absolutes. Some companies require employees to be in the office again and some have given up and acquiesced to remote work demands. There are half-empty office buildings across the country … Read more
If like me you’ve never climbed Kilimanjaro, sky dived or run a marathon, this may feel like a really difficult question. What if you don’t feel that you’ve done anything that sounds inspiring or will impress an employer if asked this question in an interview? The good news is that what the interviewer is really … Read more
The future of graphic design is being shaped by technology, changing consumer behavior and societal shifts, according to industry experts. Virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence are transforming design, with an emphasis on interactivity and immersion. Societal changes towards sustainability and inclusiveness are also impacting design themes and material choices. To stay relevant, designers … Read more
There’s a lot of discussion in career change circles about fears and limiting beliefs – the niggling, negative assumptions and concerns we tell ourselves that can keep us stuck. I call them ‘quiet passengers’. Quiet passengers are subtle narratives we’ve constructed, learned, or internalised over time about the world of work and career change. And, … Read more