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Where do I find jobs?

6. Where do I find jobs?. Network, Network, Network. DSVC (Dallas Society of Visual Communications AIGA (The Professional Association for Design) Krop Freelance, Freelance, Freelance. Resume. Your resume is a necessary evil Your resume as whole should reflect your personality.

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Where do I find jobs?

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  2. Where do I find jobs? • Network, Network, Network. • DSVC (Dallas Society of Visual Communications • AIGA (The Professional Association for Design) • Krop • Freelance, Freelance, Freelance

  3. Resume • Your resume is a necessary evil • Your resume as whole should reflect your personality. • Tailor your resume for each job. • Print extra copies and splurge on nicer paper • K.I.S.S. • TIP: Clean up your social media outlets

  4. Cover Letters • Simple formula: • Sentence 1 – Brief introduction of your self • Sentence 2 – State your purpose briefly • Sentence 3 – Ensure you meet the requirements of the position • Sentence 4 – Company research • Sentence 5 – Thank you and set the next milestone • List all of your contact information

  5. Emails • Simple formula: • Sentence 1 – Brief introduction of your self • Sentence 2 – State your purpose briefly • Sentence 3 – Thank you and set the next milestone • List all of your contact information

  6. Interviews • Givens • Dress to impress (for the job) • Don’t, Don’t, Don’t be late • Smile • Do your research on the company • Ask who you’ll be meeting/interviewing with • Leave something behind (Resumes + Portfolio/USB Drive/etc) • Always set the next step

  7. Follow Up Email • Email each person you met individually • Thank them for their time • Personalize this message, if possible • Ask if there are any follow up steps needed on your end • Let them know your excited about starting • Point them to an online portfolio • Always set the next step

  8. Landing the gig • Value yourself correctly • Negotiate your salary and benefits • Salary.com • If possible, give your self a few days before you start • Start on a Tuesday or Wednesday (Give yourself a short week)

  9. Establishing your brand • You are your own brand • Do what you say you’re going to do. • Learn to say NO! • Under promise/Over produce • Work twice as hard • TIP: Make your boss look good • TIP: Help out a colleague • Smile

  10. Reading: Due Week 3 • Play catch up!

  11. Assignment: Due Week 3 • (1) 8.5x11 Cheatsheet – One side only. • Exam will cover: • Principle Definitions • Ability to identify Design Principles in design work • Vector worksheet • Logo trace/Image trace

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