Energize presentation on what to do when starting your career in the creative industry

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Presentation given on june 29th at Edge Amsterdam for students and young professionals in the creative industry. What do you need to do now, to make it big later?

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Let’s kick in some open doors*Dutch Proverb

Amsterdam, june 29th 2011Photo credit: Alborzshawn, http://www.flickr.com/photos/7502393@N04/

Ambition

What do you want to bewhen you grow up?

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Education

Education ≠ diploma

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Education

Education = chance(sorry for the cheesy picture)

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Go away

The gras is greener…Go work abroad

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Go to Cannes (and online)

Get connected, stay in touch(go to Cannes, use Linkedin, etc)

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My checklist

My checklist

• Is it a nice person?

• Is he/she skilled enough?

• Will he fit the team?

• Does his take on advertising fit our vision?

Sure:

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Checklist

FocusDo you know what you want?

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Checklist

Energy!Did you make the most out of your time in school? (Extracurricular)

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Checklist

ConnectionDo we share a connection who will recommend you to me?

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Checklist

ProofActions speak louder than words. Can you show me real work?

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Thanks!@btriele