Karissa Buckner, Recruiting Manager
Make social media a part of your job search
Some view social media as an addicting time-killer, others as a communication tool lacking emotional rapport. But has it made us as a society lazy when it comes to communication skills? I don’t think so. Social media has created opportunities for connection across distances and between humans that may never have interacted otherwise! And…
Read MoreWhy you need moms in your workforce
Moms are amazing. I personally have accomplished way more as a Mom than I ever knew I could. Years ago, when I asked a friend of mine how balancing motherhood with working full time was going, she said something like, “it’s incredible how much you expand.” I didn’t quite know what she meant – until…
Read More7 common UX misconceptions revealed
UX, or user experience, can be a confusing and daunting topic. Many people have a tough time explaining what designing for a user experience means, or what a UX Designer actually does.
Read MoreHow to cope after losing your job due to COVID-19
I’ll be the first to admit it: my new years’ resolutions did not include “shelter in place” – you know, no more than a shameless homebody would resolve to stay home anyway. I’m lucky though. The President of Synergis has committed to maintaining and supporting our internal staff and those who work for Synergis, so…
Read MoreDo’s and don’ts to perfect your portfolio
Copywriters, Visual Designers, UXers, Researchers, Art Directors, Creative Directors and Web Designers alike all need to be able to show off what they can do. Here’s a quick list of do’s and don’ts to make sure your portfolio makes the cut.
Read More4 tricks to effectively work from home
When you are presented with the opportunity to work from home, it’s important to demonstrate to your employer that you are just as effective as you are on days when you’re working in the office. Here are some tricks of the trade to maintain productivity at home.
Read More8 phrases/words to avoid in your resume
So, you’re ready to start your job search. First order of business is to get your resume updated. While resume trends come and go, here are 8 phrases and/or words that should never be used on your resume.
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