Put your best foot forward

Contracting can be tough, but there’s no need to go it alone when you’re part of our community. Connect with other professionals, learn from industry experts and step onto the path to success.

Learning Guide

The Learning Guide is the place to read in-depth explorations of various career-enhancing and professional development topics. For starters, read about Making the move from Print to Web Design. Over time, watch the Learning Guide grow as we add additional posts from the Filter network of experts.

Tips & Tricks

If you’ve got questions, we've got answers. First, learn how to make your portfolio sparkle, boosting its impact and making it memorable. Your work is great, so learn how to present it in the most effective way possible. Next, take your cue from the experts and refine your resume – you only get one chance to make a great first impression! Then, to make sure you ace that interview, get prepared by reviewing our interviewing tips. You are sure to learn a few things here, and there’s no such thing as being too prepared.

Creative Career Paths

There's rarely a straight and narrow path to finding your ideal creative niche. Discover how other creative professionals navigated the path to success through their relationship with Filter.

• Jason Parker, Senior Web Designer, extols the virtues of a little bit of freelance experience to keep your skills sharp and your work fresh.
• Jeff Chavez, Interactive Content Manager, has taken a long-term view of his career development. He’s been on the receiving end as a freelancer and now hires freelance talent.
• Jeff Purcell, Video Producer, transitioned from video production to video content management, and changed cities while he was at it! He’s proven that you can make successful transitions if you stay flexible and are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.
• Leo Lopez-Mobilia, 3D Artist, looks for flexibility, perseverance and the ability to be a team player when he's hiring talent.