After moving to Chicago to begin a career in interactive media at a large PR Agency, Allie began blogging and podcasting at TheCreativeCareer.com—offering insights and support to college students and other recent grads, as well as recording interviews with professionals who have found success in their respective fields.
Before beginning her career, Allie spent four years at Michigan State University, where she received a duel degree in Advertising and Digital Media Arts and Technology.
Allie Osmar's blog is The Creative Career.
Ask any twenty-something why he or she chose Chicago over other large cities, and you’ll likely hear the same answer—Chicago delivers the urban lifestyle without being as overwhelming as some other big cities.
Many podcasts are far from one-way radio-wannabes. By communicating with voices rather than written words, connections become more intimate and genuine friendships are formed.
After seeing a number of resumes and students for informational interviews, Bryan Blaise, Kevin Saghy, Joseph Tateoka and I wanted to share a few important how-tos.
It’s amazing where blogging can lead you. My colleague, Amanda Mooney , and I recently found ourselves in new jobs, largely credited to our participation in the blogosphere and other social platforms. Your resume won’t give you a voice. The first thing you should have on your resume under contact information is a link to your blog or website.
If you tried to offer your friend money to help you move, he would likely be offended, but offer your friend a gift as a token of your gratitude, and he will be delighted by your thoughtfulness.
You’re not really looking for a job right now, and with all of the other things on your to-do list, updating your resume isn’t top priority. But what would you do if the perfect opportunity popped up today? Would you be ready?
I’m still living a time zone away from my boyfriend (I’m in Chicago while he’s wrapping things up in Michigan before moving here later this month), but over the past year, I’ve gained some insights through my own experiences and conversations with friends.
Finding a company with an international presence is a great way to go, but it may take a few years to get the skills and tools under your belt in order for the company to transfer you. Landing an international assignment is the most difficult part about the entire process itself.
There is absolutely more behind a successful career than simply passing your college classes for four years. What are you doing to stand out?
In college, your best friends are practically handed to you—everyone starts out living in close quarters in the dorms, which means that finding someone to hang out with is as simple as walking down the hall. When you graduate from college and move on to a new city, it can take a bit more work […]
