Oh You’re an Artist, Why Haven’t You Created a Personal Website to Promote Yourself Yet?

We hear it all over the place, suggestions like “Use Facebook To Network” or “Are you on Linkedin yet? And while both of these, and many other services have their benefits, there might be one that you are missing out on when it comes to enhancing your Job Searching toolkit,

A PERSONAL WEBSITE!

This is especially a wise move if you happen to be entering into a career in digital trades. By having a Website, you allow potential employers to be able to view a collection of your work in one place. A simple QR Code, or HTTP address added to your Resume can link a potential employer to an online Portfolio of your work.  

Have skills in Video editing? A page of Youtube embedded videos in one place can showcase your best work.  Graphics Designer? Why not use a simple CSS slide show to showcase what you feel is your top designs. Musician? An embedded Soundcloud page will let the employer preview your tracks to see if you have the sound they are looking for.

Even Web Designers, like myself, can benefit from these type of sites. in fact I have one separate of the Website for Inertial Zen Designs, located here, that shows off everything I’ve listed above. 

By having a Personal Website, you allow your potential employers to get to know your personality a bit better, in a one stop shop of curated information.  Something for you to consider in this modern age.