Nicole: We love staying connected with our alumni! It is always such a pleasure to hear what they have been doing in the industry since they’ve graduated. With that said, what is your favorite part about working in the industry? Becca: My favorite part about working in the industry is getting to decide when I work, where I work (whether that be in bed or at some cute little coffee… Read More
It’s that time of the year again. Platt College San Diego is thrilled to attend the annual College Fair hosted at Camp Pendleton. Camp Pendleton’s Base Education Center is hosting their annual College Fair. The event is free and welcome to all active duty, reservists, retirees, spouses, and dependents, and DoD civilian populations. Date: Friday, June 22nd Time: 9am-2pm Where: Pacific Views Event Center 202850, Located at San Jacinto Rd,… Read More
Have you ever wondered exactly what a creative director does? Being the creative director of a successful agency is the ultimate goal of many designers, and for good reason. It takes all of the creativity, talent, and drive that are necessary to succeed in design, plus high levels of organization. Here is some sage advice from a few people who are already working as creative directors; heed their words to… Read More
If you’re interested in working as a web developer you might wonder what the career is like day to day. We asked web developers to describe what their typical workdays looked like, and here’s what they told us. Michael Heath, Full Stack Developer and Owner, 1903 Studios For many web developers, day to day work includes not just web development but also running a business. This is true for Michael… Read More
A digital video production degree is an extremely versatile choice. If you love the industry generally but aren’t sure of which specific career path you want to take, a digital video production degree is a perfect choice. That’s because there are so many career paths open to you once you’ve earned your digital video production degree; here are some of those options. Production assistant Especially for new digital video production… Read More
If you’re getting ready for that big interview for your dream job in web design, don’t miss your chance to prepare. There really is a lot you can do to get ready to nail it. Here are 8 things you’ll be asked about web design in an interview, and some ideas about how you can respond. 1. What kind of design software are you familiar with? Interviewers ask this question… Read More
If you’re eager to land a job in the digital media field, we don’t blame you. It’s an awesome industry that’s growing faster than most, and it offers a fantastic work-life balance, plenty of creative opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of the online experience. Here are our best tips for landing that digital media job that you’ve been waiting for. Build your skills, and do it your… Read More
Learn How To Overcome Interview Anxiety Written by Platt Alumni Chelsey Moter Many companies end their fiscal year between spring and summer making autumn a fantastic time to look for a job. For many people, job searching, sending resumés and even landing an interview is the easy part. It’s the pre-interview jitters that causes them to come undone. Human nature is such that someone who is obviously extremely anxious, regardless of qualification and ability,… Read More
If you’re hoping to make a career change it may be tempting to just jump ship, but most of us have responsibilities and bills to pay, so we can’t afford to do that. How can you safeguard your financial and home situation while getting into the career path you’ve been dreaming about? Here are our best tips on how to make a career change while working a full-time job. Clarify… Read More
