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WHAT IS INSIGHT? ringling.edu/INSIGHT?The annual INSIGHT event provides an opportunity for Ringling College students to meet with working professionals, right here on-campus in a variety of art and design fields. Speakers (some are Ringling Alumni) can address career issues and practical and ethical concerns confronting designers and artists today. A major goal is to help with your career steps and ease the transition of into the working community through networking and sharing of knowledge and INSIGHTS.Why should I attend?INSIGHT is produced exclusively for the Ringling College student. Take advantage of this opportunity for the following key reasons:?It’s Faculty Professional Day and you have no classes scheduled – take a break and come to the Library!KEYNOTE SPEAKER- is traveling to Ringling to share industry insights, experience, advice and inspiration. NETWORKING – a good way to learn about careers is to talk with people in professions that are interesting to you. You should attend to network, network, network!MAKING CONNECTIONS - Make a good first impression. Ask for contact information and business cards to connect with the speakers after the event and say “thanks for your time…” -?Look them up on LinkedIn and connect there too! They may be able to give you additional feedback on your work and career path in the future. Meet people in many art/design fields; people with whom you may work someday. Or people who may help you obtain an internship, job, freelance project or help you create other career opportunities.PORTFOLIO REVIEWS – Bring your portfolio in any portable format to get an on-site review from as many professional as time allows. There are over 31 Tables and 42 professionals available to meet!CAREERS - Hear about career options you may not have thought about until INSIGHT. Bring several copies of your resume to leave behind with companies who may be hiring now or in the future or might pass it along to a colleague in need of your talent.It’s part of your education!??Prepare a list of Questions (what do you want to know?):What was the process you used to find your job when you were fresh out of college?How quickly did you advance from entry level position and gain pay raises?How many people work at your company or in your department?What was the interview process like at your company??Is your company hiring or do you have connections to other companies that are?How would you describe a typical work day at your company?OTHER Questions? Make a list! See the most current updates to the list of Table hosts at: ringling.edu/INSIGHT Please let us know of your interest in attending by pressing the “Sign-up” button. Go to your Home page at ringling under:Upcoming EVENTS and ProgramsLook at February 19th – INSIGHTStop by the Center for Career Services if you need assistance. ................
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