Career Events & Arch Ready Programs
Recruiter Roundtable: Creative Portfolios (Arch Ready Fall 2025)
Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 6:15 pm until 7:15 pm
Location: Online Via Handshake
Join us for an engaging session focused on building standout creative portfolios that capture the attention of recruiters from top creative and advertising agencies. Experienced industry professionals will share insider tips on what makes a portfolio truly compelling in the creative space—from design and storytelling to presentation and originality. Learn how to position your work to align with agency expectations and elevate your visibility in a competitive market.
To receive credit for this program, you must log in through Handshake and complete the survey at the end of the session. Access to this event will be made available 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key elements of a strong creative portfolio tailored to agency roles.
- Understand how recruiters from creative and ad agencies evaluate portfolios and select candidates.
- Learn practical strategies for organizing and presenting your work to highlight your creative strengths.
- Explore how to use your portfolio as a tool for networking and job applications in the creative industry.
- Avoid common pitfalls and gain confidence in articulating your creative process and impact.
This event is ideal for students at any stage of portfolio development, especially those pursuing careers in design, advertising, media, branding, and other creative fields.
Recommended dress for this event: Casual
More information: (706) 542-3375
This event is sponsored by the UGA Career Center
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