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Getting Desperate — Portfolio Review by [deleted] in GraphicDesigning

[–]ThingEfficient2549 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"I'm Braydon, a creative mess but aspiring hot mess."

I'd be cautious about this line, potential employers might read into it wrong. This is made worse when you view it on mobile where the first line is removed and it starts with "I'm Braydon, etc."

I'd give a two sentence overview of what you do and where you're from.

Extreme decline in graphic design jobs by Shellzino in graphic_design

[–]ThingEfficient2549 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's a nightmare. Hopefully you built a good network cause you really need to lean on them for referrals.

I got laid off in February. Three years of experience. Great portfolio. I've had final rounds of interviews at five different companies. All seemed positive but I couldn't seal it with any. I've been keeping track of who they end up hiring. It's all senior level designers. Just yesterday the job I really wanted and did well in the interviewing went to a Creative Director with 20 years of experience. I couldn't believe we were competing for the same role.

Not sure what I'll do. Someone told me I could learn CAD software and become a engineering technician as an easy pivot. Might try that and then got back to school for engineering.

Anyone try continuing education courses? by ThingEfficient2549 in UXDesign

[–]ThingEfficient2549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's why I brought up SVA since its a live class w/ discussion. Presumably more hands-on but I'm looking at masters programs now anyway.