You're a designer!
You're a designer!
Now what?
Created by Kayla Watson - Sr. Designer at Hall mc
Where to Start
Good To Know
Concluding Thoughts
Ready, set, go!
Don't know where to start? Just do it.What do you want to do?
Agency
Creative / Busy / Different ClientsCorporate
Repetitive / Steady / ConsistentFreelance
Creative-ish / Ebs & Flows / You're in ControlAgency
Goooo agencies!Where to look?
London Creative Network
@LdnTechJobs
Word of Mouth
Peer Referral
Portfolio Time
Be different - be you.You are your portfolio's guru!
Practice talking about your work and what makes it great.Interviews
They like you! Congrats, that's half the battle.What Happens?
A typical agency interview.Your Resume & Experience
What Are You Looking For?
Your Portfolio
Salary Expectations
Do You Have Any Questions?
My Interview Question Hall of Fame
The best and worst.What's your best quality?
What's your worst quality?
Have you ever had a problem working with someone?
What would that person say about you?
Why are you leaving your current company?
Tell us a joke!
They made you an offer.
To accept or not to accept that is the question.Your First Days
Well this is awkward.It is impossible to learn what you think you already know.
EpictetusHindsight is 20/20
What I wish I knew 2 years ago.
Find Someone to trust
A mentor or friend in the industry.It's not rainbowsand sunshine all the time
Sorry!agency life red flags
Un-paid overtime.
We've got some cool stuff in the hopper.
Little regard for work/life balance.
agency life green flags
Opportunity to Be More Creative
Relaxed environment
Beer Time & Great Christmas Parties
Concluding thoughts
Just Do It
Connect, Connect & Connect
Enjoy It & Have Some Fun!