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- Audria0
I was there just a few months ago.
an agency gave me a chance, and clients really liked me. while freelancing I started to make connections, then I finally got a full time job.
so my best advice would be to get a headhunter, and take everything that comes your way.. you learn a lot that way.
- AC020
Excellent work i wish my portfolio looked like yours coming out of school. You should be able to find work, just keep looking. I was applying to jobs for 4 months until a small studio found me on craigslist. Somehow things just workout and you'll get lucky.
In the meantime keep buffing up the portfolio and keep looking for freelance projects. You should find something soon with your talent.
- Oh and do some web work, it helps. The second i started coding i was offered a few positions. Gotta be multifaceted.AC02
- _salisae_0
if you do simply settle for a paying job (i.e. web coding) try to set up a schedule that allows you to also work at a very well respected internship part-time. leave the money making job off the resume. your book is in a prime position so far. no sense letting the economy screw it up.
- Iggyboo0
Well Adam,
You have nice work. Send a christmas card 2 months early as a joke to show off your creative work. It might be funny enough to get people call you in.
Do something out of the box for a takeaway. Everyone is hurting around here anyways, but if I don't know how hard it is over in UK yet.
Good luck.
- ThisIsMe0
Same thing for me too. Lots of applications, lots of portfolio presentations, nobody hiring. I don't really have any advice, but I thought it would be reassuring to know you are not the only struggling new designer.
Great work too.
- beard10
Thanks for all the advice guys, was nervous about posting my folio at first but glad I did now. I'l keep trying I guess.....
Thanks again
- neue75_bold0
hang in there, baby...
- karlo0
Your work is good. Pity - I just took someone on!
- ********0
Move to Tahiti, open up a Tiki-bar and retire.
- vespa0
lovely work. don't give up!
- kezza_20
Hi there Beard,
Send me what you send to everyone else and I'll give you my 2p's worth. I get quite a lot of emails, so I'll let you know where you fit. I think it's slightly tougher in the design/print based world, you thought of going to more digital agencies. They are always looking.
Also, great portfolio, cum shot posters. Good work
- neue75_bold0
I'm hiring a mid-level at the mo, but you'd have to move to amsterdam. you interested in re-locating?
- Damn! I'm thinking of moving to Amsterdam in July 2009....
JamesCullen - probably not that far at the mobeard1
- Damn! I'm thinking of moving to Amsterdam in July 2009....
- Khurram0
It's a mug's game innit? this design malarky.
- vespa0
pfft. music is muggery.
- karlo0
John Dowling wrote loads of letters.
http://www.dowlingdesign.co.uk/i…
I reckon I wrote more.
I had 57 interviews... Hang in there...
- mart_mcb0
some nice work Adam.
We've all been there, everybody wants the experience but no-one is willing to give it. Try getting in touch with some small studios/agencies to offer up your services free for a month. A lot of agencies will be gearing up to get work done before Christmas.
Apart from the nil earnings it's a win/win situation - they'll get some free work done and you'll get some valuable studio experience as well as some work to add into your portfolio.You never know, prove yourself by the end of the month and you may find you've got a job offer at the end of it.
good luck!
- I agree with this one. That or ask about a short internship with a little pay.AC02
- Dancer0
in 2000/2001 I spent 14 months getting my 1st job. Do freelance if you can to earn some £££ but I would get experience first. Do as many placements as possible. There are companies esp. in London still looking for interns.
Good luck, you have some good work so you will get there eventually.