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What are some key elements every designer should include in their portfolio to stand out to potential clients or employers?

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What advice do you have for building meaningful connections in the interior design industry?

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What steps can students take while still in school to start building their personal brand as interior designers?

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How can students maximize the value of internships and work-study programs to prepare for their careers?

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What advice do you have for students who feel intimidated about networking within the interior design industry?

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How can students create an impressive portfolio if they don’t have many professional projects yet?

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Do you recommend students join organizations like ASID or IIDA, and how can they make the most of their memberships?

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How can students find mentors who can guide them in the early stages of their career journey?

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What small, actionable goals would you suggest students set for themselves to grow professionally while still in school?

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What platforms do you recommend students use to showcase their work and connect with professionals in the design industry?

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What advice do you have for students who struggle with imposter syndrome or self-doubt about their ability to succeed in interior design?

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What is your advice when a person has a really hard time talking about themselves? You guys wrote about really great ways for how to create an engaging introduction and how to plan for the unexpected during the conversations but what if getting a conversation started at all is where you're getting stuck? The fear of not being good enough for a seat at the table?

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What advice do you give a student who wants to make a huge change in there life like move to Chicago and work in the industry but is afraid to make a huge change? And dose not know where to start to get there.

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How do you suggest expanding my network on sites like LinkedIn or my design Instagram page? I know going to events and such allows you to meet others, but how do you actually professionally initiate a "follow" on a platform?