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How NOT to apply to a design job - Ft John Freeborn

How NOT to apply to a design job - Ft John Freeborn

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In a galaxy far, far away, 🌌 where design portfolios are as common as droids and job applications are sent via hologram, young Padawan designers often make mistakes that would make even Jar Jar Binks cringe 🫣. Let's explore the dark side 😈 of job applications and learn "How NOT to apply for a design job." 🤜💥🤛

Join us 🗓️ Tuesday, Nov 12th @ 6:00 PM as Art of Problem Solving Director of Design John Freeborn shares wisdom on this contentious topic. His experience through a wide range of industries will help you navigate the treacherous path to landing your dream design gig. 🚀👩🏻‍💻

WHAT WE’LL COVER

  • 📝 How to build a portfolio that doesn't belong in a trash compactor. 🚮

  • ✅ Learn how to apply for the right roles.

  • 🥶 Networking tips that won't leave you feeling like you're stuck in a carbonite freeze.

  • 🚀 Navigate the hiring process as swift as an X-Wing through a Death Star trench.

  • 🪐 And much more!

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🕰️ AGENDA (PT):

  • 6:00 pm - Doors Open

  • 6:15 pm - Opening statements / Announcements

  • 6:30 pm - Presentation

  • 7:00 pm - Audience Q&A

  • 7:30 pm - Post-event networking

  • 8:00 pm - Afterparty (Location TBD)

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🏢 VENUE SPONSOR - ART OF PROBLEM SOLVING
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) is dedicated to discovering, inspiring, and training the next generation of problem solvers. Since 2003, we've empowered over a million top students with our innovative problem solving curriculum. While our roots are in math, AoPS has expanded to language arts, science, and computer science to meet the growing challenges of the 21st century.

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