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- ADRENONLINE0
well, i know my portfolio has a long way to go, so i am looking for a job to build on it. i consider myself professional, but i know it's more about the whole package. i appreciate your advice!
- akrokdesign0
how many pieces do you have in your portfolio?
- akrokdesign0
by the way, i would say its easier to get a freelancer...even if you end up as a full-time freelancer. then a solid full-time designer gig.
- ADRENONLINE0
i have served for 5 years, so a lot. and i have worked for demos that appeal to banks and teenagers.
- ie, people who care about money and those who don't (they care about catchy graphics)ADRENONLINE
- akrokdesign0
i see. well thats good. the hardest part is straight out of college. so you should do good.
- ADRENONLINE0
so i hope. i like your site and i just started the book you're reading in the intro.
- powertoni0
Fuck that. Dude....where you are in your career you can find a place that doenst care. You will be happier in a place like that anyway.
That said, keep working on your website and your resume until you have a job, pull your hair up for an interview, make sure you are clean, relatively polished and professional and you will be ok.
Also...when you redo your website, make the images larger ( more dominant ) and ditch the photography on your design website. (maybe a subdomain? Its obviously a hobby and doenst belong on your design website)
- if that doesnt make sense.....ignore it. Friday beers and all...powertoni
- it makes sense, thanks for the adviceADRENONLINE
- jfletcher0
Don't cut your hair, just don't look like a dirty hippy or complete nerd. Have some style with it, and it will be fine.
- DrBombay0
a haircut is merely decoration on your vehicle.
- XB120
cut your hair.
- boobs0
Look, people should stop playing all these games. I'm going to let you in on the secret code for how to dress at an interview, and this will allow you into the secret club of success:
1) Wear a belt. Black, not brown. Zip up your pants.
2) Long sleeve blue shirt. Not white! No stripes! No pocket buttons! No french cuffs. Don't put anything in your pocket.
3) Black shoes. Brown shoes don't make it. Leather soles. Waxed laces. Clean and buffed, but not too shiny.
4) Gold watch, not stainless. Get rid of any cheap bracelets you have--those yellow things especially!
5) Trimmed, not bitten, fingernails.
6) Get a haircut about 5 to 7 days before the interview. No pomade, hairspray, wax, lacquer, weavings, braids, coloring.
7) Shave.
8) Be clean, but don't smell like cheap soap. Especially not Irish Spring.
9) No cologne!
10) Wool pleated pants, with sharp creases. Dark grey. Not black. Not shiny. Nothing in your pockets to clang around.
11) No hats, caps, bandanas, headbands, or bows.
12) Gold pinky ring on left hand.
13) Dark grey or Black jacket, with a bright plaid vest.
14) Big scarf.
15) No necklaces.
16) One large diamond or pearl earring.Dress exactly like this, and you're in.
- blaw0
Having long hair never kept me from a job. I disagree that appearance doesn't matter--you still need to appear professional, no matter how good your portfolio is. In this field, long hair is quite acceptable.