Comments on: Landing That Dream Job: A Web Design Graduates Checklist

By: Web Design Hippo

Web Design Hippo — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:51:14 +0000

Cheers for this, I wish I found it earlier, but I had most boxes ticked!

I landed a web developer job about 2 months after graduating.

By: Denizli WEB TASARIM

Denizli WEB TASARIM — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:47:42 +0000

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By: pooja

pooja — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:35:43 +0000

Thanks for this useful artical can you suggest any web designing website to enhance my skills?

Thanks

By: Corey Zeimen - Omaha Web Design

Corey Zeimen - Omaha Web Design — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:47:29 +0000

Does a degree really matter these days when it comes to getting a job at a firm?

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:05:03 +0000

I’ve been in the biz myself for 7 years. If I were to throw in a few cents worth of advice, here’s a few tidbits.

First of all, your portfolio needs to show useful, professional products. That sometimes means design that is sometimes more functional than beautiful. When you are a designer you’re actually more of a visual salesman. Your site should reflect this. You should also learn the business model of the various companies you want to work for.

Secondly, the job market is very challenging right now. I have been at 6 companies and freelanced for probably 10-12 so far. Even so, I lost my job and it took my over 4 months to land a new one, and this was after applying to some very junior positions and submitting 150 resumes at least. Don’t get discouraged. Just keep sending in those resumes. All it takes is one job and you’re in!

Lastly and perhaps somewhat unrelated is where you plan to live as a graphic designer. Most might say places like NYC, SF, Washington, etc. Indeed these places have more jobs but at the same time they are extremely expensive cities. You might not think about that much when you’re 22-25. But when you get married and want to buy a home, then it becomes a little problematic. I’m experiencing that myself as a married guy. Moving when you’re older and settled can be a challenge. Thus if you can make it as a designer in a smaller/cheaper city, you might actually be better off later on. I guess the word is economic sustainability.

Good luck!

By: matt

matt — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:57:47 +0000

i think the most impressive thing on a cv is experince you have had but of course if your a designer you need to show you have a creative style

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By: Jordan

Jordan — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:02:17 +0000

Although I agree that there are more important things than a CV, I think it’s foolish to neglect any piece of work an employer will see.

Yes, some may look at it for a split second and move on but there is always the chance that an employer will look at your CV and wonder why you’ve rushed it. I’ve picked very extreme examples of CV designs but something a bit more subtle is perhaps the best solution for most.

Thanks for the comments Lee and Richard.

By: Richard

Richard — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:03:38 +0000

I have to agree with Lee Simpson, fancy CVs may stand out but they’re not for everybody.

HR personnel are also notorious for using any reason to throw any given CV in the bin as soon as possible to get the pile down.

Take the risk at your own peril and make sure your portfolio online is top drawer.

By: Link Collection #2

Link Collection #2 — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:40:35 +0000

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