Unfiltered Career Advice for Creative Pros

Episode Sponsored by:  Wix Studio: https://wixstudio.com In this candid and informal rant, Philip shares nine crucial pieces of advice for creative professionals navigating today's challenging job market. Drawing from over 30 years of experience, Philip emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, understanding HR's role, building a personal brand, and maintaining a mindset of continual learning.  He also discusses industry ageism, the significance of networking, having a versatile skill set, and the complexities surrounding non-compete agreements. Additionally, Philip introduces 'Bonfire, the mastermind community aimed at helping mid to late-career creative professionals build their personal brands and professional independence. #creativecareers #graphicdesign #personalbranding #careeradvice 00:00 Introduction and Context 01:26 You Are Number One 02:13 HR is Not Your Friend 04:11 Career Insurance: Personal Brand 06:00 Ageism in Creative Industries 08:39 Networking: Who You Know Matters 10:58 Zen Beginner's Mind: Constant Learning 13:20 Skill Sets: T-Shaped vs. V-Shaped 14:48 Show Your Work: Navigating Non-Compete Agreements 18:28 Conclusion and Bonfire Community ________________________________________ BONFIRE MASTERMIND: https://philipvandusen.com.com/bonfire WEBSITE https://www.philipvandusen.com BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER   https://www.philipvandusen.com/muse CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL COACHING https://philipvandusen.com/oneonone BRAND CONSULTING https://philipvandusen.com/brand-consulting BRAND STRATEGY 101 COURSE https://philipvandusen.com/bs101 YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/philipvandusen  LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen/ THREADS https://www.threads.net/@philipvandusen  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/philipvandusen.agency/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/philipvandusen/ ____________________________________ Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant and the owner of a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. Philip is a highly accomplished creative executive and expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.