Things You'll Need:
- computer
- printer
- paper
- business cards
- resume paper
- printed samples of work
- portfolio
- time
- creativity
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Step 1
First of all, put together a portfolio of your best printed work. Put these together in a well-organized portfolio. Portfolio folders can be bought at art supply stores or online.
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Step 2
Ensure your portfolio contains black and white photos and layouts, full-color photos and spreads, brochures, combination marks, excellent use and knowledge of typography, good use of style, and finally YOUR personal style! Make sure some have crop marks and others are post-printed products.
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Step 3
Consider shadowing someone in the profession so that you hear BUZZ words of the industry and can 'walk the walk.' This will ensure that you truly are interested in this field of work.
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Step 4
Look at job descriptions online so that you know what skills to 'brush up on' or learn. This will give you a high-level view of your future espectations.
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Step 5
Consider subscribing to a national, design, or artistic magazine. This will give you ideas for your own personal work as well as ideas on where to market your work.
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Step 6
Be creative - design things that no one else has done or dares to do...within reason! If you do what everyone else does - your work will not sell and you will not be hired...you have to stand out amongst LOTS and LOTS of applicants.
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Step 7
Put together a well-designed resume that has past experience, goals, and objectives. Make sure your resume is free of grammatical errors too!
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Step 8
Think of interview questions that an interviewer may ask you - be well-equipped with your answers BEFORE you enter the room for an interview.
