a career in interior design
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What you need to know to succeed in the interior design industry. As an up and coming professional, you should know where the industry has been, where it's heading, what you can expect to make in wages and where best employment opportunities are; you should also understand how business is done, found, nurtured; how to market, sell and build a long term, ever changing career.TRANSCRIPT
Your career. Your future.Discover and apply your passion
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EMPLOYMENT& WAGES
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“Employment of interior designers is expected to grow by 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Designers will be needed to respond to consumer expectations that the interiors of homes and offices meet certain conditions, such as being environmentally friendly or more easily accessible.”
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Median annual wage for interior designers in architectural, engineering, and related services was $46,280 in May 2010,
• Architectural, engineering, and related services $51,990• Specialized design services $45,280• Construction $44,350• Furniture and home furnishings stores $40,320• Building material and supplies dealers $38,720
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What are you good at?
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• graphic software knowledge• photography skills• advanced design software skills• social media understanding and applicable
experience• reliable team member• writing/communications skills• task-oriented drive• sales-driven personality• business acumen
Differentiators
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• Competition• Achiever• Ideation
STRENGTH FINDER
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What are you not so good at?
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• Know your brand (Passion, values, strengths, story)
• Share your story (Tell everyone you know)
• Don’t sit at your desk all day (Interact, build a brand)
• Invest time and money in your brand (“I see you everywhere” effect)
• Leverage social media and networking (We all have the same amount of time – time is no excuse! )
The Brand of You
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MOVING YOUR BRAND
ONLINEMonday, October 21, 13
Online presence- digital portfolio
~ Folio Link
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Online presence- digital portfolio
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~ Behance
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Online presence- digital portfolio
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Online presence- digital resume
~ Visual CV
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Online presence- LinkedIn profile
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Five essential elements of your LinkedIn Profile:• Professional headshot• Optimize your headline• Update your experience and summary• Build connections• Gain and give recommendations
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Why LinkedIn matters?Yo
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Why LinkedIn matters?Yo
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Why LinkedIn matters?Yo
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Why LinkedIn matters?Yo
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Why LinkedIn matters?Yo
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Your
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NETWORKNETWORK
NETWORKMonday, October 21, 13
Your
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Network
ASIDwww.asidwi.org
IIDAwww.iidawi.org
WGBAwww.wgba.org
Chamber of Commerce
NKBAwww.nkbawi.org
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QUESTIONS
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