Dawson

The Newsmaker feature online and in print in Columbus Business First is your way to get to know some of the movers and shakers in Central Ohio. This week's Newsmaker features a legend in staffing at Dawson.

Here are a few key takeaways from last night when the American Marketing Association hosted an event at Dawson. I joined the stage alongside Alaina Mitchell and Taylor Evans (two amazing recruiters) to share perspectives and tips for job seekers. ➡️ Plain resumes reign supreme. Black and white, simple font, straight-forward layout. No pictures, no bar graphs. Create it in Word or Google Docs. Trust me. Trust them. Trust this. ➡️ Portfolios aren't just for designers. If you are a Social Media Manager, Marketing Director, Demand Gen Lead, or other marketing professional, you should consider creating a portfolio to showcase your work. ➡️ Thank you notes are never a bad idea. Recruiters are iffy on them, but hiring managers and team members value and appreciate them. We talked about tons of other stuff that spanned the career spectrum from "How do I get my first job out of college?" to "I am five years away from retiring, how do I combat ageism in my job search?" The biggest takeaway for me is that I often hear people say they get conflicting messaging from recruiters, hiring managers, and career coaches, but that was not the case last night. Taylor, Alaina, and I agreed on everything 110%. We were aligned on best practices, the state of the workforce right now, and where we see things trending. These ladies love what they do and are truly dedicated to their work because they realize they are making a difference in peoples lives. Do any of these tips resonate with you or surprise you?

At our GET-HIRED happy hour Tuesday, we all got some great wisdom and actionable tips about the really tough marketing employment scene from the experts who navigate it every day. Thanks to our sponsor, the staffing agency Dawson who provided the venue and access to top creative division recruiters Taylor Evans and Alaina Mitchell. Also on the panel was Dilara Casey, a marketing leader and resume consultant for marketing and advertising management professionals. Also pictured are board members Paula Yoho, MS, PCM®, CDMP Yulia Hock, CDMP, PCM Adam Townsend Chris Alexis Jason Schmitz Amanda Maglish and board member emeritus Whitney Smith Pfefferle, MBA Contact any of us to learn how to join and volunteer!

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