What to skills do interns and junior creatives need to have most...
on their resumes?
in the book?
during their interviews?

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Hard Skills
• Proficiency in the Adobe basics PS, AI, ID
• Versatility in Sketch, XD prototyping apps
• Understanding of After Effects/QuickTime
• Understanding of HTML/CSS
• Proficiency in Keynote/PowerPoint for deck presentations
• Ability to sketch ideas quickly/storyboard

Soft Skills
• Ability to present confidently
• Ability to communicate ideas concisely
• Ability to take notes efficiently
• Positive team interaction

These are the basics that should get them in the door. While many may balk at using PowerPoint/Keynote, if they can bend it it can be a strong tool to use alongside a resume and will aid them in presenting their work while showcasing their presentation skills.

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Definitely learned on the job, however, the better prepared they are to run the higher the chances they will get placed.

I would also say that strong understanding of the following is expected:

• Typography
• Color Theory
• Composition/ Rule of thirds
• Branding
• Social Trends
• Technology Trends

This will also help set them apart
• Projects that have real world restrictions not just sky is the limit creativity.

If they can make a lack luster client like medical or finance compelling they can certainly make sexier clients with amazing content sing.

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Tell kids to STOP putting those graphs/bars/stars that indicate "how good" they are with software. That rating has no basis (what’s 5 stars in Photoshop? Would you even be honest and put less than 3?) and its looks like there’s no thought put in and they’re compensating for a lack of anything else to put on a resume or in a book. Knowing software is table stakes, show me your thinking.

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That is truly the worst idea anyone ever had. I blame stock houses for that stupid representation of how proficient you are at a skill. It is a space filler, I know... trust me.

How should they should show you their “thinking?”

Thanks for the response(s) :)

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