Reading 6
Reading 6
Chapter 6: Making Yourself Known in the Marketplace
Face to face meetings with potential employers is a great first step in making yourself known in the creative marketplace.Even if they don't have a job opening they may know someone who does and now you are starting to make connections in the industry.
Sending a letter is also a good way to make yourself know. You should include a resume and
cover letter.
Promotional samples can be used to introduce your work or remind contacts of it after a presentation. A single piece of all purpose material and one or two well presented samples of your work can be more effective than showing all of the contents in your portfolio.
Speculative presentations are usually informal, so wear clothes that are comfortable, smart and add to your self confidence.
Be professional. Be on time, make eye contact, be familiar with interviewers work, be prepared for any requests that might be made, be prepared for the worst. Bring your phone in case you are delayed.
Sending a personal thank you card after a presentation is a good way to keep your work in the minds of the potential employer. You can also have an easily accessible personal website, advertising in sourcebooks, and follow up visits.
Chapter 6: Making Yourself Known in the Marketplace
Face to face meetings with potential employers is a great first step in making yourself known in the creative marketplace.Even if they don't have a job opening they may know someone who does and now you are starting to make connections in the industry.
Sending a letter is also a good way to make yourself know. You should include a resume and
cover letter.
Promotional samples can be used to introduce your work or remind contacts of it after a presentation. A single piece of all purpose material and one or two well presented samples of your work can be more effective than showing all of the contents in your portfolio.
Speculative presentations are usually informal, so wear clothes that are comfortable, smart and add to your self confidence.
Be professional. Be on time, make eye contact, be familiar with interviewers work, be prepared for any requests that might be made, be prepared for the worst. Bring your phone in case you are delayed.
Sending a personal thank you card after a presentation is a good way to keep your work in the minds of the potential employer. You can also have an easily accessible personal website, advertising in sourcebooks, and follow up visits.
Reading 5
Reading 5
Chapter 3: Research and Cold-Calling
Target those who your work is appropriate for.
Sources: professional journals, source books, annuals, mailing lists, and industry directories.
Set up a face to face meeting.
An employer needs to determine if they could have a good working relationship with you and how reliable and adaptable you are.
Submit samples that are relevant to the organization and their requirements.
When you enter competitions and student exhibitions it helps raise your profile and employers start researching you.
Chapter 3: Research and Cold-Calling
Target those who your work is appropriate for.
Sources: professional journals, source books, annuals, mailing lists, and industry directories.
Set up a face to face meeting.
An employer needs to determine if they could have a good working relationship with you and how reliable and adaptable you are.
Submit samples that are relevant to the organization and their requirements.
When you enter competitions and student exhibitions it helps raise your profile and employers start researching you.
P3- App Design
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Reading 4
Reading 4
Chapter 5: Choosing The Right Portfolio
Should be logical and straightfoward
Must be engaging through the whole thing
Print portfolios are easy to view quickly
A3 and A4 are normal but A4 is preferred
A printed, bound book keeps work together and less likely to go missing
A portfolio box makes each piece able to be handled.
No matter how you decide to have your portfolio in sleeves or laminated.
Try to avoid mounting on heavy board. Just print on good quality paper
or lightweight cardboard.
Motion graphics and web design can be best seen in a digital portfolio
but employers like to see print samples of a website or as PDFs so
they can easily be shown to collegues or sent to clients.
Using a laptop for face-to-face presentations. It takes up little space
and can show your work in a variety of ways.
Chapter 5: Choosing The Right Portfolio
Should be logical and straightfoward
Must be engaging through the whole thing
Print portfolios are easy to view quickly
A3 and A4 are normal but A4 is preferred
A printed, bound book keeps work together and less likely to go missing
A portfolio box makes each piece able to be handled.
No matter how you decide to have your portfolio in sleeves or laminated.
Try to avoid mounting on heavy board. Just print on good quality paper
or lightweight cardboard.
Motion graphics and web design can be best seen in a digital portfolio
but employers like to see print samples of a website or as PDFs so
they can easily be shown to collegues or sent to clients.
Using a laptop for face-to-face presentations. It takes up little space
and can show your work in a variety of ways.
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