Talk it out

This blog post outlines a session with Alec, and key information in which I gathered surrounding professional engagement. This largely focuses on building my network. 

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How do I establish myself as a professional?

• Don't call myself a graphic design student online
• Play strengths and don't bring up weaknesses 
• Boast, be confident 
• Fill your portfolio with projects that mean something to you, not competition briefs 
• Make the brief itself interesting, good work means nothing without an exciting project
• Portfolio-my issues/beliefs/not content with digital mock ups-put out in the world
• Problem finder, not a problem solver

How do I secure a placement, internship or junior position? 

• Face to face
• Gifs
• Spellcheck and tailor emails individually 
• Never ask if you can work unpaid 
• Can't expect people to value you if you don't value yourself

How can I build my network without selling my soul

• Networking is simply being open to meet people whose ideas you admire and goals you share
• Do it on your own terms 
• Circle of influence-peoples work I admire-who id like to meet-could open doors

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