Are you a recent graduate or a junior? In our latest podcast, we discuss our top tips and advice on how to land your big break as a junior designer. Applying for your first role can be a daunting experience, we’re here to help!
Tips for junior and graduate designers:
- Avoid templates / show your own creative aesthetic
- Think of producing your folio work as if your presenting to a client
How to get that big break and experience:
- Meet Up Dot Com – going to a meet up can lead to a mentor who can be your advocate
- The beginning of networking can lead to potential work
What can make you stand out?
- You don’t need to pretend you know everything, but be proactive, show that you put in that effort
- You only way to get better is through critique, take it graciously
- Show your ability to up-skill and keep learning
- Technology and programs may change over time, be proactive in learning new updates
- Have a good attitude – have a positive outlook
What to include in your portfolio?
- You can show your college work but having some commercial work in your folio is more likely going to get you hired
- Internships are really valuable
- Get permission for using work in your portfolio
- Free work: put value into that work. Work that’s going to add to your experience
Final tips:
- Be articulate in talking through your work and design process
- Be proactive
- Ensure you are on LinkedIn as managers and directors are on LinkedIn and may be seeking junior designers to join their agency
- If you comment, make it worthwhile and people may start to notice
We hope this episode inspires you to be proactive in your job search. If you or a friend is a Junior Designer, please feel free to share this podcast with them. Tune into the full episode and visit www.becomerecruitment.com/podcast for more information and other great episodes.