What to bring to an interview?
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- helpmeqbn
I'm a recent graduate, so don't have too many printed examples of work. Besides my portfolio book and resume, what do people usually bring to interviews?
- whereRI0
nerves of steel.
- neue75_bold0
good manners and a slice of humble pie...
- knowledge of the place where you're interviewing...neue75_bold
- obviouslyhelpmeqbn
- pango0
something interesting and creative to leave behind.
also some balls.
- randommail0
This is America. Pick a job and then become the person that does it.
- rinse, and repeat.
you better stay true to this line, i wanna see it in every thread.Hombre_Lobo
- rinse, and repeat.
- orrinward0
Is your field print, or Web?
Only worry about printed examples of your work if you are a print designer. You'll be going for junior positions and your employer should recognize your portfolio will be thin.
Resist the temptation to pad it out with weaker work. At a junior level your employer will want to see your raw talent and one or 2 examples of what you can achieve when you push yourself or when you are pushed.
If you have it, show real client work, but don't be afraid to focus on a very strong non-client project. Show passion about your ideas rather than just a demonstration.
Don't be afraid to ask what they want to see, and if they say 'just show some of your work', then pick out the work that you are most proud of. Someone less talented but more passionate will usually get the job over someone very talented but blunt about their work.
- helpmeqbn0
I'm a PRINT designer.
- you're so fuckedmonospaced
- haha...go easy, mono. even if it might be true.akrok
- omg0
4-5 years of previous experiene
- nocomply0
I bring a padfolio with paper and a pen to makes notes or write anything down that I might need to. Sometimes I actually use it, other times it's just a prop.
- duhsign0
your book should be unique(not a "portfolio" book) and full of pretty amazing student work. you should know enough about them to show you care and have lots of questions about the role if there is one.
you'll be judged 90 percent on your work so make sure its tight. you will also prob need to show/tell them you have a clear understanding of print processes and the big three programs. Don't overdress, overstress or talk to much. Try and just be comfortable and alert. If you go in with the attitude that your ready to go to work immediately it shows. Also, don't ask questions about money, time off, benefits or those type of things until they offer you a gig.
- questions about the role are what type of projects you will work on, types of teams you will work with, opportunities for menotring, that type of stuff...
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- questions about the role are what type of projects you will work on, types of teams you will work with, opportunities for menotring, that type of stuff...
- dopepope0
A jar of your own homemade jam... apricot.
- dbloc0
a can do attitude.
- doesnotexist0
i usually don't bring anything. they usually have a computer there and have already printed your resume, so bring yourself, be confident, and show them what's up.
- nope, bring the resume. people get busy and forget to print it or bring it for your interview.duhsign
- -100helpmeqbn
- you should always bring a resume and some sort of work. even if they have it all there, always best to be prepared and show you thought about the interview a littlebananana
- plus cards for people who may be joining the interviewscarabin
- to each his own, i never do.doesnotexist
- i guess for corporate jobs, you're right.doesnotexist
- agency too. especially fresh out of school...once your a rockstar u can do what doesnotdoes
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- akrok0
bring some energy. don't arrive tired.
- seed0
I definitely agree with bringing a pad and paper along with a list of questions. The pad does give you something to do which takes the edge off. I think it makes you look more thoughtful and engaged too. Almost like they are already working with you.
- utopian0
I usually bring along others print work.
This is the industry standard!
- acrossthesea0
Bring your references with you. It's more convenient for the employer to interview them personally instead of playing phone tag. Strength in numbers.
- never had references really play any role in the interview.doesnotexist
- lolbjladams