How to land a job as a successful graphic artist

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Do you have a creative mind? Can you layout brochures or design logos? Do you like working with computers? Are you good at meeting deadlines? If so, you may consider trying to land a job as a graphic designer!

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

computer
printer
paper
business cards
resume paper
printed samples of work
portfolio
time
creativity

Step1

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.

Step2

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.

Step3

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.

Step4

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.

Step5

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.

Step6

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.

Step7

Put together a well-designed resume that has past experience, goals, and objectives. Make sure your resume is free of grammatical errors too!

Step8

Think of interview questions that an interviewer may ask you - be well-equipped with your answers BEFORE you enter the room for an interview.