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Updated 08/12/2025
AIGA Chicago Toolkit Series
Writing and Designing a Résumé with Kelli Evans
In this workshop, we learned how to define your strengths, strategically craft content, structure your information, and design a user-centered document that will lead to the interview you need to secure that job.
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems with Robin Mosley-Vaughan, PhD.
This workshop was all about learning what applicant tracking systems are and how they work so you can get on the right track when applying for positions at any company.
Building Project Case Studies with Jo-Nell Sieren
This workshop focused on turning projects into compelling portfolio narratives. You’ll learn strategies to engage your audience, explain your process, and present the results of your efforts in a compelling light no matter your area of focus—from research to UX to branding and beyond.
Creating a Values Report with Mike Joosse
In this workshop, we learned how to create a values report—a personalized, living document that can help you create a structure for your next job search, fold in your likes and skills from outside design, and help you for the rest of your career.
Landing Your First Design Job with Emily Gorski and Alyssa Kassal
In this workshop, you’ll learn strategies for finding, applying, and landing your first job in the creative industry. In this engaging session you will experience two unique perspectives: First, a recent graduate shares her experience landing a dream position at a top branding + design agency. And second, the creative recruiter who hired her shares why and how this candidate stood out from the rest. Learn tips and tricks for preparing a stand-out portfolio, unpacking job descriptions, researching companies, and interviewing with confidence.
Discovering Design Internships with Kim Terzis
In this workshop you’ll learn the ins and outs of design internships. Topics covered include: what students should look for when applying, interview tips, what employers are looking for in their interns, and the sample structure of a summer internship program.
AIGA Student Resources
Portfolio Tips
How to Plan a Portfolio
Documenting Artwork
Graphic Design Online Portfolio Website
Paper Portfolios
How to Write an ‘About Me’ Page That Gets You Hired
How to Create a Personal Website From Scratch
Welcome to the Hell of Redesigning Your Own Website
How to Make a Killer Portfolio
Do Creatives Still Need Personal Websites?
Résumés, CVs & Cover Letter Basics
Purdue Online Writing Lab: Résumés & CV
University of Virginia Career Center Résumé Tips
Words to Avoid and Include on a Résumé
How to Show a Promotion on Your Résumé
How to List a Minor & Major on a Résumé (Double Major, Too)
Tailoring Employment Documents to a Specific Audience
Résumé 101
How to Write an ATS Resume
Ten Common Mistakes in Résumés and Cover Letters
21+ Critical Resume Mistakes
Graphic Design Cover Letter (Examples for Designer Jobs)
Cover Letters 101
How to Write a Cover Letter
Do I Need a Cover Letter in 2024? Are Cover Letters Mandatory?
3 Steps to Include Study Abroad on Your Resume
How to Put Study Abroad on a Résumé, Cover Letter & LinkedIn
How to Make Your Professional Goals of Study Abroad Work For You
How to Properly Articulate Your Study Abroad Experience
Purdue Online Writing Lab: Action Verbs
139 Action Verbs to Make Your Resume Stand Out
Six Ways to Convey Your Gender Pronouns on Job Applications
Navigating Gender Identity and Expression During a Job Search
Finding and Getting a Job/Internship
Getting a Design Job
Letters Concerning Employment
Self-evaluation Worksheet
Job Skills Checklist
Types of Design Practice
Freelance Rates Explorer
The Three Types of Design Jobs
Tech 101: Graphic Design, UI Design, Visual Design, and Web Design
Why You Should do a Background Check on Potential Employers
How Viewing Your Job Search As A Product Launch Can Help You Stand Out
AIGA Guide to Internships
AIGA Areas of Design Practice