Rock That Creative Job

Hey Creatives! Join me for this special BONUS episode as we discuss the future of your creative career, and close out Season 2 of the podcast with this 80th episode! In this episode, I'll outline some of the core creative career struggles, skillsets, education, and technologies we should all keep on the radar, so we can continue to build the resiliency and confidence we need to handle these current and future obstacles in a healthier, more productive way. I'll also share the 5 core ways I'll be providing a deeper level of support for creatives in 2025, so you know what to expect from me! Because embracing our creative future will be easier if we have the right mindset, perspective, and support mechanisms to make the positive changes that will improve our careers, our lives, and the lives of those around us. Thank you for an amazing year, and for subscribing & sharing this content with the creatives around you, so everyone can access the career support they need. I am looking forward to another incredible season in 2025––LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including a full catalog of my podcast episodes, my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker or workshop facilitator! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides both practical & emotional career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Whether you're on an in-house or agency team, knowing how to successfully steer your creative career is a skillset we ALL need to master! Join me in this incredibly informative episode where I chat with Head of HR, Kelsey Miller, about how to align your strengths (and your current life-chapter!) with the company you're currently in to build the best creative professional future for yourself. We'll talk specifically about how to make the most out of your current role to create a solid portfolio of demonstrated success for future employers, as well as ways to partner with your manager and forge relationships with people above you to ensure your career is continually moving forward in the direction you want. Kelsey also shares ways to keep your mindset focused on your future potential to stay engaged when you're ready to move on from a job, plus tips to avoid holding yourself back from further career growth, and how to strategically position yourself during a corporate acquisition. If you want to know how to find growth in your creative career, or determine when it's time to move on to advance your skillset, you won't want to miss this episode! LET'S ROCK! Connect with Kelsey...Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/habitatconsultingEmail: Kelseypdx503@gmail.comGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Considering launching a creative freelance business? Join me as I talk with experienced Creative Freelance Business Coach, Logan Elliott, as he shares the secrets to launching a successful freelance biz. Logan and I chat about how to avoid the pitfalls of starting a business without a solid plan, the key things to know before quitting your day-job to become an entrepreneur, and how to shift your mindset to make the pivot from full-time to freelance significantly less scary. Plus, Logan has a special offer for FREE COACHING that you may be interested in! So, if you're finally taking the plunge into running your own business as a creative professional, you might want to check out this discussion! LET'S ROCK!FREE COACHING CALL GIVEAWAY: https://forms.gle/xr8CbX9hGE7ino5h9 Connect with Logan...Website: https://www.flammableentrepreneur.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flammable_entrepreneur/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganelliott/Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Hey Creatives! If you're wondering how you can raise the value of your current creative work, role, team, or department inside your organization to get a seat at the business table, this episode is going to give you the tools and insight you need! Join me as I chat with Head of Brand & Creative, Kim Vandrilla, as she shares her career journey. We'll talk about how to find the right moments to influence others (without bulldozing your way into meetings...) and how build the relationships and trust required to allow other business leaders to see you as a strategic partner, and not just someone who simply “makes it pretty.” If you're feeling misunderstood, hidden, or undervalued in your current position, or want to shift gears into creative leadership mode, this is the episode for you! LET'S ROCK!Connect with Kim...Website: kimvandrilla.com Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kimvandrillaEmail: klvandrilla@gmail.comGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you're struggling with continual tension and stress from your job, your boss, your clients, or just the world in general right now, THIS is an episode for you. Join me in this incredible conversation with author, speaker, 7-figure entrepreneur and creator of The 9-Minute Reframe Process, Mona Patel. We discuss ways to unlock new ways of thinking to shift your mindset––even when life feels overwhelming. We also chat about the reality of burnout, how to approach unexpected challenges, and how to shut down all those pre-programmed scripts running inside your head so you can see the opportunities in front of you. If you're in need of a hard reset, you won't want to miss this uplifting episode. LET'S ROCK! Connect with Mona...Website: reframewithmona.comInstagram: @reframewithmona Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/reframewithmonaGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you've been feeling like every day is a struggle, you might be carrying more trauma around with you than you think. Join me in this scary (but enlightening!) Halloween episode where I chat with 20-yr. creative industry veteran & Sr. UX Designer, Prescott Perez-Fox, about what happens when you're constantly operating in survival mode, and ways to begin recovery and heal from this experience. We'll also discuss the phases and signs of burnout, what this feels like even after you've left a job, and how this kind of trauma can create invisible limitations in your future creative career. We also talk about the difference between misalignment and burnout, and how to successfully transition from a traumatic job into a safe space. LET'S ROCK! Connect with Prescott:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottperezfox/Website: https://perezfox.com/Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you've ever felt anxious about your creative "competition" then this is the episode for you! Join me as I chat with Brand Strategist and CEO of Elly & Nora Creative agency, Sara Chambers, as we discuss how to remove the barriers to creative career success by creating assets instead of adversaries. We'll also talk about how to take that leap when your work isn't right for you anymore, how to create that everlasting “creative fit” for yourself, and how to put that competitive anxiety behind you to feel more connected to the creative community and grow your career. LET'S ROCK!Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you've had a particularly rough run in your creative career lately, or you feel like you've stalled out & need that momentum back, this episode that will inspire you to reframe your mindset about what is truly possible.Join me in this inspiring conversation with NYC Creative Director & adjunct copywriting professor at Miami Ad School, Lalita Salgaokar, as we discuss her international journey through overwhelming creative career hurdles. We'll talk about how current challenges can create opportunities down the road, why vulnerability is the key to managing the pressure of time, and how authentic connection can unlock opportunity. We also chat about the power of our creative brains within a business structure, and why understanding the business side of things is so critical for creatives. Get ready to champion your own creative spirit as well as those around you! LET'S ROCK! Connect with Lalita...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalita-salgaokar/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butternani/Party Elephants (her side-biz of sustainable eco party favors!)Website: https://partyelephants.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/party_elephants/Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

This episode is for all creatives out there who have ever experienced a professional disruption, like a layoff, reorg, toxic workplace, team transition, or even a promotion. Please join me as I talk with licensed therapist & grief counselor, Meghann Darne, as we discuss why creatives have a much more difficult time with career ups and downs, why we feel instantly isolated when we are in a grief state, and what is happening in our nervous system when we experience these professional upsets. If you've felt stalled out, or wondered why it's hard for you to get your creative mojo back––even if it's been years since your triggering experience––this episode will give you the tools to begin to move forward again. LET'S ROCK! Meghann Darne has spent two decades compassionately supporting others as a front-line social worker & licensed therapist in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in grief & loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and stress-management. For more information on how Meghann can support you, please visit her website: https://innerpiecepdx.comGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Do you ever wonder what the heck is happening on the inside of the hiring process after you send in your resume, and how you can actually break through as a top candidate? Join me in this episode with Head of HR, Kelsey Miller! Kelsey shares secrets from her 25+ years of being on the inside of the hiring process, in both agency and in-house environments. We'll dive into what builds a great candidate/recruiter relationship, what NOT to do when applying for jobs, how to follow up after an interview without feeling like a stalker, and the reason why ghosting is more prevalent than it used to be (and how to handle it). We'll also cover how to be strategic with AI, how to properly leverage your network, what to do when nerves get the best of you before an interview conversation, why authenticity can be your secret ingredient in the job search, and how to make every micro-action count toward your success as a candidate. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for anyone considering a job search now or in the future. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Hey Creatives! I want to share 4 BIG Rock That Creative Job announcements with you! I'm taking a short podcast break for the remainder of August to prepare for some very exciting things, and I want you to know what's coming! LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you've been considering going solo as a creative freelancer, you won't want to miss this episode! Join me as I chat with Julie Cortes, professional copywriter, business coach, Art Institute educator, and founder of The Freelance Exchange. We discuss how to set yourself up with realistic expectations as a freelancer, how to give yourself the appropriate success milestones, how to minimize distractions and beat the overwhelm when launching your business, how to curate your portfolio properly, AND why mindset awareness is everything when it comes to building up a successful and fulfilling creative freelance business. LET'S ROCK!Connect with Julie...Website: http://www.juliecortes.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freelancerockstar/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freelancerockstar/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreelanceRockstarYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freelancerockstarGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Do you wish your clients, managers, and stakeholders had a better sense of what to actually do with your creative output? In this episode I talk with designer & founder of Daydream Design firm, Maya Gray, about all the ways you can elevate the value of your creative work. Maya also shares how she doubled her revenue by helping her clients understand the true purpose of design work, and her experience going from a full-time role to working for herself. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Whether you're currently unemployed, or in a job that is just not a fit for you right now, it's time to infuse your life with some creative joy again. If you wake up with that empty feeling, constantly wondering if you'll ever get to the creative work you're longing for, please join me in this uplifting episode where I talk with Sr. Designer and Creativity Coach, Renata McElvany, about shifting out of that place of despair, and regenerating the momentum that brought you into this career in the first place. Renata also shares her personal story of creative career struggle & transformation, and all the ways she now helps others reignite their own creative spark. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Interviewing with non-creative hiring managers can be tricky and anxiety-producing. How do you convey value and stand apart from the competition? Join me in this episode with 25yr marketing professional & creative hiring manager, Stephanie Gray, as we discuss how to effectively connect with your marketing interview audience, how to handle those stressful panel interviews, how to get unstuck if you start to freeze up, and the most important things a marketer wants to hear from you during your interview conversation. We'll also talk about my personal experience as a candidate interviewing with Stephanie for a design role 15 years ago. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you feeling a little like you've been running on empty for too long? Or lost your momentum, creative spark, or overall vision for your creative career due to burnout, intense stress, or job toxicity? Join me in this episode where I talk with Creative Director & 30 yr. design industry veteran, Adele Mulford, as she shares her very important story about how prolonged job trauma intensely affected her health AND her creative career. Adele also talks openly about the importance of paying attention to your mental health as a creative professional, her own personal struggles with depression, plus the warning signs and what to do if you're experiencing something similar in your own career. LET'S ROCK!Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you're embarking upon a career in the design industry, you won't want to miss this episode! Join me for a lovely chat with Sr. Designer & founder of TernHeads, Sam Wells, as we discuss resources to help you kickoff a creative career, and connect with employers who are looking for your amazing talent. Sam also shares her personal experience starting out as a designer 16 years ago, and her drive to build an organization that will provide support to others who also have big creative career goals and aspirations. LET'S ROCK!Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-fairbrother-wells/Checkout TernHeads: https://ternheads.com/Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event!Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/Instagram: @rockthatcreativejobTikTok: @rockthatcreativejobYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you considering starting a freelance business, but are unsure of how to get clients, or what to even charge for your work? Join me as I chat with seasoned designer and freelance business mentor, Amy Farrell, as we talk all things creative freelance! Amy shares the strategy for how to take charge of your business, attract the right clients, choose the best projects, niche down effectively, and maintain your value so you don't end up feeling overworked and underpaid in your creative career. LET'S ROCK!Connect with Amy:Website: https://www.designingsuccess.coLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjfarrellGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Tired of the radio silence on countless creative job applications? Join me in as I talk with 30-year corporate recruiter and talent acquisition pro, Sara Stowe, about all the ways to break through the noise and get noticed in your creative job search, so you have control over your creative career no matter what the future brings. Sara shares what it's like on the recruiting side when she's searching for talent, what stands out to hiring managers, the mistakes you never want to make in your applications, and the incredible power of networking. If you're on the hunt for your next creative role, or considering opening a new job search, you won't want to miss this episode! LET'S ROCK!Connect with Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradaveystowe/Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you struggling with not feeling like yourself, lately? Like something just... isn't right? If this sounds like your reality right now, you'll want to join me in this very tranquil conversation with designer & wellbeing coach, Oliver Jones. In our chat, Oliver shares his personal origin story of experiencing depression very early in his creative career, his journey toward mental wellness, and his mission of wanting to help others who are also struggling with these same experiences. He also discusses how his meditation practice has improved his confidence, his creative process, and his connection to the work––from brief to concept to final execution––and how showing up as yourself is the most important thing you can do for your career. LET'S ROCK!Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Hey Creatives! It's Anxiety Awareness Week! If you're someone that has struggled with anxiety, whether acute or chronic, this episode is specifically for you. Join us for Part 4 of the MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett about the internal and external triggers for anxiety related to our brain chemistry, and the mental, physical, and emotional signs and symptoms. You'll also learn tools and strategies for identify, challenge, and reframe those automatic negative thoughts (also known as “ANTs”) that can spiral us into panic attacks or shutdowns, and get in the way of our creative career growth & success. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

If you are feeling depleted and disconnected from your creative work, or feeling anxious and stressed more than 50% of your day, you won't want to miss this incredible episode! Join us for Part 3 of the MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett about how to identify the 4 main signs and symptoms of burnout, the different ways creatives specifically tend to cope with this, and a few examples from my own creative career when I struggled with burnout. You'll also learn to how to recharge after being in burnout mode, how to avoid staying in a pattern of “escape behaviors,” and how to set healthy boundaries in your work so you can live a happier, healthier creative life. LET'S ROCK!Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you struggling with feelings of inadequacy or insecurity when it comes to your career, your skills, or your creative talent? Join us for Part 2 of the MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett, and discuss the intricacies of imposter syndrome. You'll learn the 3-part cycle of imposter syndrome, the root causes of this, the neurobiological reasons for our negative feedback loops, and how you can break this pattern and harness your super-power as a creative to successfully move your career forward. LET'S ROCK!Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you terrified of your boss, or struggling to stay engaged in creative work? Have you exited a creative job that left you feeling so depleted that you can't find the energy to apply for another one? Do you feel the mental & physical health effects of these experiences taking over your life? Join us for Part 1 of the May MENTAL HEALTH SERIES where I talk with licensed trauma therapist Gabrielle Loomis-Annett about how to determine if your job is toxic, coping strategies when you're in it, and how to heal from it after you've left. LET'S ROCK! Connect with Gabrielle:www.gabrielleloomis-annett.comAdditional resources from Gabrielle:Adaptive Brain Theory (Triune Brain Theory)  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9010774/#:~:text=The%20triune%20brain%20theory%20is,emotion%2C%20and%20cognition%2C%20respectivelyPost Traumatic Growth - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9807114/#:~:text=(2018)%20defined%20PTG%20as%20a,et%20al.%2C%202022Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Ever wonder if you're making resume mistakes that are causing hiring managers to pass you by?

Are you struggling under the emotional weight of rejection while searching for that next creative job, work promotion, or new client? You are not alone! Join me in this informative episode where I talk with PR strategist & author, Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, about the difficult emotions that can hold us back from our creative goals. We discuss ways to manage those negative thought-spirals, how to avoid limiting your own potential by applying the correct strategy, and why creative career success is a journey and not just a destination. LET'S ROCK! Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Are you a creative who is more introverted than extroverted? Do job interviews or client presentations make you feel anxious? Join me for an amazing chat with seasoned writer, creative director, and agency owner, Pamela Fiehn. A self-proclaimed introvert, Pamela has been on both sides of the interview table many times in her 20+ year creative career, as an employee AND employer. We discuss how to approach a creative job interview or a client acquisition conversation with quiet confidence, how to handle your nerves in interviews, how to determine if the company you're interviewing with is a “safe space” for your creative ideas, and how to bring your authentic self to the table so you can push your career forward & land those amazing creative jobs. LET'S ROCK! Connect with Pamela: Website:  https://www.goodwitchbrands.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-fiehn-b654964/Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Searching for that next creative role, but having trouble connecting with recruiters to access the hidden job market? Join me in this episode where I talk with ex-Designer & Creative Recruiter, Suzanne Wolff, about the right ways to make your recruitment partnership successful, so you can increase your career opportunities! We also discuss how to approach job applications (including what NOT to do), how to increase your chances of a callback, how to deal with ghosting, and how to build successful relationships that provide you with continued advocacy as you grow in your creative career. LET'S ROCK!--Connect with Suzanne:Website: https://landajobnow.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannewolffGo to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Dreaming about shifting from your full-time creative role into a freelance design business, but are unsure of how to go about this transition? Join me in this episode where I talk with Designer & Freelance Business Expert, Lauren Gonzalez about all the necessary steps creatives will want to take to dive into the freelance landscape! We'll also discuss some of the stressors, struggles & disappointments that can happen if you're not totally prepared for freelance business ownership. LET'S ROCK!Connect with Lauren:Website: 4thecreatives.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thecreativesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/4thecreativesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenelysegonzalez--Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Do you sometimes feel like an imposter, or struggle with confidently putting yourself out there so others can see your creative talent? Join me in this episode where I talk with Creative Corporate Recruiter & DEI Leader, Reni De Leon Fox, about how to build the confidence that you need when it comes to self-promotion in creative careers. We'll also discuss embracing cultural identities, and the "imposter treatment" that may be inadvertently holding you back from finding that career success you're searching for. LET'S ROCK!Connect with Reni De Leon Fox:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renifox/--Go to rockthatcreativejob.com for more creative career resources, including my Creative Resume-in-a-Day online course, coaching packages, and workshops, or to inquire about hiring me as a speaker for your next event! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ Instagram: @rockthatcreativejob TikTok: @rockthatcreativejob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJob --Jamie Roberts is the CEO & Founder of Rock That Creative Job™, where she provides career support to creative professionals across the globe through coaching, speaking, workshops, and her podcast. She has given talks for AIGA, RGD Canada, universities, and other creative organizations. Jamie has a 20 yr. background as a Sr. Creative Director & Designer, working and leading teams in both agency & in-house environments, where she recruited, hired, and managed every type of creative role. Her mission is to provide all creatives with the knowledge and clarity they need to confidently take control of their careers, and get paid to do what they love.

Woohoo! Season 2 is finally here!

Motivational podcast alert! It's the 50th episode and we're going deep! Ever wonder how people land those amazing creative career opportunities? In this final season one episode, we'll discuss how to reset and prepare yourself for your amazing career future, so you can move forward and maximize your career potential! LET'S ROCK! To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Happy New Year, Creatives! Let's make 2024 year your best career year yet! If you're someone who wants to level up, or get unstuck, this episode will give you the basic  framework to finally take those first strategic steps. I'll also talk about my personal career experience in 2010 when I struggled to move out of a job that wasn't a fit, and landed the best job I ever had in my creative career. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

As creatives, we ALL know the power of our minds can be truly incredible. That's what got us here! But when we encounter career setbacks, we forget the power that lies within us, and we sometimes struggle for far too long. Join me in this episode where I share the ways you can shift your mindset to more effectively build your professional identity, shape your career narrative, and overcome the ongoing challenges of the creative professional industry. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Hey Creatives! If you're struggling with your creative job search, and feeling exhausted, confused, or discouraged: THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Join me as I dispel some of the top creative job search myths & misinformation, and get you refocused and motivated to get those creative career job search results you really want! LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Our creative minds are a universe of ideas, visions, and endless possibilities. Yet, there's an ever-present shadow lurking that can stifle our career progress and potential: excessive self-criticism. In this episode, we'll unravel how this pattern can be the psychological anchor that holds you down, and open your eyes to some of the things you may have been mindlessly doing that are creating a difficult environment for career growth and effective self-promotion. Let's rock!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Fear is a major driver when it comes to struggling with our confidence as creatives.  Join me in this episode where we'll explore why fear can be a serious buzzkill, and hinder our abilities to do our best work and promote ourselves correctly.  I'll also share my recent personal experience with this kind of fear, AND discuss several strategies for managing fear, so we can silence the imposter syndrome monster that hides in the shadows whenever we're feeling anxious, scared, or lacking the confidence we need to grow and move our careers forward. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

More and more creative professionals are using Linkedin regularly for job searching, networking, career guidance, and community building. Join me in this episode and learn how to maximize the potential this platform holds for your creative career, while also staying safe and avoiding scammers, misinformation, or potential self-promotional errors that might be causing recruiters or hiring managers to pass your profile by. I want you to be very aware of who you're connecting with, engaging with, AND getting your advice from on this platform, because it could be detrimental to your creative career or your job search without you even realizing it. LET'S ROCK! To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

If you just can't seem to get started on that super important thing that you absolutely should be getting done right now, then this episode is for you! Procrastination is a universal challenge, but understanding the underlying reasons can help us combat it more effectively. Join me today as I go through the 6 major reasons why creatives just can't get down to business sometimes, and the strategies to overcome them so we can finally take those next steps in our creative careers, our work, and our lives. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where, despite your best efforts, something just isn't working out as you had hoped? Maybe it's a creative project, maybe it's a job, maybe it's a client, maybe it's a new manager or team structure. Whatever it is, it's a frustrating and disheartening experience and it happens to ALL of us at some point in our creative careers. So in this episode, we'll explore what to do when a situation isn't going as planned and discuss 8 strategies to cope with this, and move yourself forward with confidence and ambition. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

As a creative, trusting yourself is non-negotiable habit. Building solid trust with yourself is an incredibly powerful catalyst for professional growth, which we all know leads directly to fulfillment and success in your creative career. And as you build trust in yourself, you will absolutely begin to witness the extraordinary achievements you're truly capable of. So today, we're going to dive deep into how to strengthen one of the most important relationships you'll ever have––the one you have with yourself, every single day, as a creative. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

If you are someone who constantly battles the relentless pursuit of creative perfection, you're not alone! Many creatives find themselves trapped in the never-ending cycle of striving for flawlessness, which often hinders their creativity, their productivity, and can lead to burnout. This is something I also struggled with for decades, so I know it well! The good news is that there are ways to overcome this, and in this episode we are going to explore 10 effective strategies to help you break free from the perfectionism trap. So get out your notes app, because this is gonna be a good one! LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

This is an episode that will hopefully make you feel seen, heard, and understood  if you're someone who has struggled to ask for help. And maybe you don't even realize  you've struggled with this, but you're wondering why you hate your job, feel stuck, uninspired, and burned out. This episode may illuminate some of the things that you've been carrying around with you for months or years, (maybe even decades) so you can overcome this hurdle and move your creative career forward! LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

As creatives, we all know that that technology is only half of our career success equation. I mean, just because you have Adobe Illustrator in your computer, doesn't mean you can instantly design an amazing logo in 5 minutes, right? (Ahem, difficult clients, I'm looking in your direction...) In this episode we'll talk about the core things you need to know to effectively use AI for your self-promotional materials, so you can leverage this amazing tool to support you in your creative job search! LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Creatives often labor under the delusion that whatever we've experienced in our career is always the story we need to tell our audience. But the truth is that we have the most potential of any industry to curate our stories so they help us get the creative jobs and clients we want! Join me in this episode where I'll share 8 key facets for rethinking the narrative, so your creative career story becomes a dynamic and ever-evolving script that you can rewrite and refine whenever you want to move forward. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

I get it. You're not enjoying your creative job anymore, but you're trying to push those feelings down because you don't want to deal with them. This is a hard place to be for any creative. In this episode, we're going to dive into the art of coping with scary career decisions, remove the fear, and turn this into an opportunity for growth and self-discovery, so you can move your creative career forward! LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Getting noticed by agency owners and creative directors can be tough if you don't have prior agency experience on your resume. But it's not impossible to get noticed (and hired!) if you show and share the right information in your self-promotional materials. Join me in this episode where I discuss exactly what you need to do to capture the attention of the people who make the hiring decisions in creative agencies, so you can land the agency job that reignites your creative spark! LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed with your creative job search? I've been there too! This episode is all about empowering you to conquer the overwhelm that comes with looking for your next creative job, so you can keep that energy and momentum going. I'll share 5 ways to manage your stress, retrain your brain, and sharpen your focus, so you can avoid the burnout that can keep us from progressing in our creative careers. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

If you are feeling a little stuck, bored, stagnant, or complacent in your current creative job, this episode is for you! We'll discuss some key approaches and strategies to help you begin digging yourself out of this rut, so you can define your future vision and actually move forward on a creative career path that better aligns with your talents, values, and aspirations. There are truly no limits to what you can achieve in your creative career if you can envision it. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.

When we compare ourselves with others in the creative industry, we belittle our own achievements and overlook the value of our personal growth. This is not a place we can continue to build a successful creative career from.

Job interviews can be exhausting experiences for creatives. We invest so much time, effort, and emotion into crafting our self-promotional materials and preparing for every potential interview question. However, despite our best efforts, rejection can still find it's way into our lives. In this episode I'll discuss why rejection isn't always about us, and help you maintain the momentum you need to get the creative job that is out there waiting for you. Because you've worked WAY too hard to let a rejection ruin your creative career potential. LET'S ROCK!To get more free creative career support resources, or connect with me directly, check out: www.rockthatcreativejob.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-roberts-rtcj/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RockThatCreativeJobInstagram: @rockthatcreativejob Jamie Roberts is the CEO/founder of Rock That Creative Job™, which provides career support, inspiration and practical guidance to creatives from all parts of the globe to help them find the clarity and confidence to take control of their careers. Jamie is also an award-winning Sr. Creative Director & Designer who spent 20 years in a range of design and leadership roles in both agency and in-house environments prior to launching her current business. When she's not energetically connecting with other humans, you can find her running, writing, reading, laughing loudly, or color-sorting her closets.