TLK 15/02/12

A good TLK this time round with some valuable points discussed. Tips on CV’s and interview hints. Some good points of reference.

Luke Williams Damian Proctor (redweb) Anna Steinberg (freelance) Luke Bonner

Getting ahead of the pack Standing out? - talk to potential clients/employers on twitter

- get out there and meet people

- be ahead of the que - go to graduate shows

- raise an interest not necessarily through design methods The Right Opportunities Where to look and start?

- quite often your work will match the agency and this will help guide you. Can you see yourself producing there end product?

- You’ll probably have more success having a strategic approach other than applying for anything.

- find out the right person to contact (a name)

- Lead an email with artwork or at least feature a reference. What You Can Offer? How do you show the skills you have?

- all about chemistry, personalities make the difference.

- tell us what you can do don’t lie

- show a unique factor, and bring it forward The Cirriculum Vitae

- don’t right off relevant retail exp

- NO PHOTOS (only be benefitial for branding)

- Possibly give an overvue of your plan in years to come

- A use of a brand could work, colours? Often used imagery?

- Have your style dont be hung up on fitting yourself with particular companies.

- Dont want to have GCSE specifics in there really unless really relevent?

- Hobbies are of interest in some cases (Again relevence)

- PDF can be sent round (eco)

- You and Your body of work will talk more than a grade or certificate. Providing proof that you’ve been through the process is valued more. The Interview What to expect?

- odd questions will pop up

- ask questions about the company/client

- practical/trials will crop up

- looking for reasons to hire you not to discard you

- on going you are being analysed even on the phone etc.

- look at online references for salaries online, talk about money with confidence. (Something in the region of)

- dress for the job you want, like you’d be working there. Comfortable/Relaxed.

- whats your genuine answer to a question in an interview, be comfortable with curve ball questions.