Hey everyone, welcome back to Meet the Creatives! Iâm Rob, and after a bit of a break, weâre back in action. Today, Iâm keeping it real and breaking down five pieces of career advice for entry-level creativesâstraight from ChatGPT. Some of itâs solid, some of itâs questionable, and some of it makes me wonder if AI is coming for our jobs (spoiler: itâs not).
Plus, Iâm sharing personal stories, networking fails, and why deleting TikTok mightâve been a huge mistake. Letâs get into it!
Whatâs in This Episode?
Why networking is really just making friends (and why thatâs better).
The right way (and the absolute wrong way) to slide into someoneâs DMs.
Why hyping up others can help your careerâbut donât be that person.
How showing up at creative events changed my career (and can change yours too).
The importance of following up without being weird or pushy.
Life updatesâfatherhood, getting back into the creative scene, and the TikTok saga.
Key Takeaways:
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Connections help, but if youâre not good at your job, youâll get exposed.
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Never, ever say, "Can I pick your brain?"âtrust me.
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Support other creatives and theyâll support you back.
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Go to industry events, introduce yourself, and act like you belong.
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Follow up naturallyâno pressure, no awkward sales pitches.
Letâs Connect!
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