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• Interviews with dozens of design professionals reveal what they’re looking for• Employment tips you didn’t learn in art schools Packed with information on every step of the job search from writing a cover letter to assembling a portfolio, Breaking into Graphic Design is the definitive book on creating a professional, employable image. Interviews with more than forty award-winning designers, career counselors, and business owners demystify rituals and expec… More >>
Breaking into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros on Finding the Right Position for You
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#1 by Lilac days on April 17, 2010 - 3:31 am
This book is great for those wanted to be a Graphic Designer. It tells you what Graphic Design jobs there are. It tells you what is required in each job, if you can get the job right out of school or if it is a job for an experienced Graphic Designer. One of the best books I have purchased.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Patricia A. Simpson on April 17, 2010 - 6:15 am
The author’s writing style is very funny. I liked his “thriller” chapter when he started interviewing for jobs after gathering all the info for this book! He had me hanging on every word.. asking “Well, did you get the job? What happened?”. What an ingenious way to get a head start on what to do and help everyone else while you’re at it!
That’s what Rudi Giuliani did when he decided to run for mayor of NY, he created a “Mayor’s School” and learned everything he needed to know by inviting former successful mayors to instruct at his school where he was #1 student.
The reason for only 4 stars? Well, the Websites that were recommended to post on for jobs costs $75 per year for an individual to join, or you can’t view the job listings or post your portfolio & resume. That wasn’t mentioned in the book. Most people just out of school and unemployed don’t have $75 to spend just to view a job listing. And there was no postings for Orlando, FL which is a fairly large city for Graphics. Very disappointing for such a “highly traveled” avenue for Graphics per the interviewees. Another Website highly recommended out of 4 was not much to look at. Some winners of a competition, the work was nice.. but is this all there is to the Website? I didn’t check the other two after being disappointed in the first two.
Viewing the portfolios was free though, and there is some absolutely WONDERFUL talent on the portfolios page!! I was truly blown away. If for no other reason, visit [...] just to look at the awesome design and art!!
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by BizzyDesigner on April 17, 2010 - 7:04 am
Before this was released I bought some other books about design employment and they were useless. I’m so glad I was able to get a copy of “Breaking into Graphic Design”. The book explains very clearly the steps that designers should take to find all kinds of work. This book helped me find a job and I’m sure it will do the same for many others. If you have any interest in design as a career, you should get a copy.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Cathy Hargis on April 17, 2010 - 9:26 am
As a graphic design student about to graduate into the real world, I’ve been at the verge of a nervous breakdown trying to figure out what I’m going to need to do to get a good job. This book gave me so many answers that my design classes didn’t provide. Part of Jefferson’s book gives information and advice such as how a designer should approach a cover letter, a comprehensive list of websites where design jobs can be found, and exactly what needs to be sent in an application package.
A large bulk of the book is dedicated to interviews with designers and people who hire designers. They were asked specific questions about what gets an applicant an interview, what they look for in an applicant’s samples, etc. After reading this, I feel much more prepared to go out and start finding the job I want.
Rating: 5 / 5