Have you ever wished you knew more about getting through college than being told, “Congratulations, these are the best years of your life?” As much fun as college can be, it’s also meant to be your first step into a career and life as a professional adult. But that doesn’t mean it has to be difficult — or uncreative.

At Creative Circle, we’re all about attracting, retaining, and placing top talent, and that means starting your journey right. If you’re interested in a future as a creative or you’re just nervous about getting through your college years, we want to help!

These handy guides include insider tips, best practices, insights, and ideas to help you make the most of your college experience. Below, we’ve broken down four jam-packed years into four easy guides, year by year — give them a read and put this inside info to work for you! Pick your year and download our mini-guides for quick tips on getting from freshman to senior year and beyond!

Freshman Year Guide

Sophomore Year Guide

Junior Year Guide

Senior Year Guide

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Check out Artrepreneur and Our Notebook by Creative Circle, for articles on the job search, career development, and the creative lifestyle!

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Put your candidate application materials to the test! Check out Creative Circle’s other Career Resource Guides for tips and tricks on developing your resume, portfolio, or interview skills.
Then be sure to create your portfolio at Artrepreneur and register as a candidate with Creative Circle.