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“Construction employment remains 1.9 million below the most recent peak in April 2006.”
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Job OutlookYo
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“Employment of interior designers is expected to grow by 19 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Designers will be needed to respond to consumer expectations that the interiors of homes and offices meet certain conditions, such as being environmentally friendly or more easily accessible.”
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Average PayYo
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Median annual wage for interior designers in architectural, engineering, and related services was $46,280 in May 2010,
• Architectural, engineering, and related services $51,990• Specialized design services $45,280• Construction $44,350• Furniture and home furnishings stores $40,320• Building material and supplies dealers $38,720
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• graphic software knowledge• photography skills• advanced design software skills• social media understanding and applicable
experience• reliable team member• writing/communications skills• task-oriented drive• sales-driven personality• business acumen
Differentiators
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• Know your brand (Passion, values, strengths, story)
• Share your story (Tell everyone you know)
• Don’t sit at your desk all day (Interact, build a brand)
• Invest time and money in your brand (“I see you everywhere” effect)
• Leverage social media and networking (We all have the same amount of time – time is no excuse! )
The Brand of You
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Online presence- LinkedIn profile
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Five essential elements of your LinkedIn Profile:• Professional headshot• Optimize your headline• Update your experience and summary• Build connections• Gain and give recommendations
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Network
ASIDwww.asidwi.org
IIDAwww.iidawi.org
WGBAwww.wgba.org
Chamber of Commerce
NKBAwww.nkbawi.org
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