I'm currently job hunting and to be honest its not going well. I've been applying to dozens of jobs for a few months with no response. I've had recruitment companies contact me with a view to getting me interviews but so far nothing. Well I've had one interview for a job that was frankly insulting.
The thing is, I've worked at the same place for YEARS. So I haven't much experience at this job hunting lark. In my entire life I've had 2 job interviews (including the one I just mentioned). So I suppose what I'm asking is, is this normal? Is it really this difficult or do prospective employers think I'm not up to much?
Would you guys mind critiqueing a few of my portfolio designs and tell me what you think?
That may sound like I merely want my ego massaging but I promise it isn't. I just want my portfolio to look its best so if anyone has a moment to take a look and give me any feedback I'd really appreciate it.
Let me know if you'd rather I posted links to the images here or just the website link. I'm easy! :)
Shaz x
Nah I think job hunting is haarrdd!!
No-one rarely responds unless you've got past the CV stage... it can be quite disheartening, but try and direct your CV / portfolio towards each given company so as to not sound like you've sent the same thing to everyone.
I'll keep my eye for you, there's alot of studio jobs floating about but many aren't design jobs, more pre-press
Nothing wrong with prepress experience. That's where I started. : )
Thanks Toon! Keeping an eye would be brilliant.Originally Posted by Toon
A bit of good news. A recruitment agency is currently putting me forward for a job that sounds really good. Design job, great pay and a senior position (eek!). Since when am I a senior? It all sounds far too grown up but I'm willing to go for it :P
Crossing everything that I get to interview stage!
This is my portfolio. If anyone spots any gaffs, spelling mistakes, anything awful or has suggestions to improve it?
which company?
No idea which company at this stage. I've found a lot of recruiters keep that info to themselves until they get you an interview. They don't want people contacting the companies direct and cutting them out of the equasion I suppose.
You'll have to let me know
Will do. The guy said he'd get back to me next week. Meanwhile I shall keep sending out those applications. Jobs in the north of England are a bit thin on the ground aren't they?
Heard from the recruitment agency today and I didn't get the interview. The one where I was supposedly in the agency guy's top 2 candidates. Apparently the client said I "didn't have the skills". The polite way to say you're not good enough. Absolutely gutted! Talk about a kick in the teeth.
I'm beginning to think my portfilio is more of a hindrance than a help. I'm well aware I'm not the most cutting edge designer in the world. I'm a jobbing designer who works in a print shop. I don't get to work on big exciting projects. I design for local businesses and get given rigid time frames to produce artwork. I don't have the luxury of spending hours on flashy peices. I have a horrible feeling I'm getting laughed at.
Four months I've been at this now. Its bloody demoralising! I even got rejected by Kall Kwik. What does that tell you? I'm seriously thinking of packing it all in :bang:
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