Diane Domeyer on Standing out in the Creative Job Market

In a competitive job market, like the one designers and other creative professionals are facing today, how do you stand out? Diane Domeyer has spent over 24 years at Robert Half, helping companies to find the best talent. She is now the executive director of The Creative Group, which connects interactive, design, marketing, and public relations professionals to the companies that want to hire them. In this exclusive interview from the 2015 AIGA Design Conference, Kristin Ellison asks Diane her secrets for standing out in the creative job market.

Learning objectives
The common traits of successful candidates
Staying relevant, staying active, and staying challenged
Making a business case for a raise
Knowing your market value
What to do when you're turned down for a raise
How to establish a personal brand (both visual and verbal)
Creating a personal logo
What to feature in a portfolio: diverse, recent, and relevant work
Tailoring your digital portfolio for different clients and employers
Resumes and cover letters: a traditional or creative approach?
Following up after an interview
Making connections with hiring managers
Building visibility on social media
Engaging with the design community
Thinking about design across all mediums