chuckymack Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 So anyway, I'm a second-year Graphic Design/Web Design student, and I've somehow managed to land an interview for a Graphic Artist position for a multimillion dollar company. This is my first interview in the field, and I'm nervous as all Hell. If any of you fine gentlemen (and the occasional ladies) have any advice, I'd greatly appreciate it. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwabel Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 So anyway, I'm a second-year Graphic Design/Web Design student, and I've somehow managed to land an interview for a Graphic Artist position for a multimillion dollar company. This is my first interview in the field, and I'm nervous as all Hell. If any of you fine gentlemen (and the occasional ladies) have any advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.Visit your school's Career Services Dept. to get pointers today or tomorrow. You can also look on line to get "basic" answers to many questions which employers may ask you in an interview. On interview day, arrive early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy! Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yes, ARRIVE EARLY. Research the company, so you know something about them. Rehearse responses to questions you think they might ask to avoid the awkward pause or the "um" scenario. Make sure you send out "thank you" cards. Sometimes, small, clever "leave behinds" can be effective, too.Quality is always better than quantity. Your portfolio is only as good as its worst piece (and bad ones stick out like a sore thumb). Pick 5 to 7 of your strongest samples and position them so your best pieces are at the beginning and the end. Be ready to give an explanation, too, for your creative direction. Good luck! "I secretly hope people like that hydroplane into a wall." - Dennis "Big Sexy" Ittner POTD - 7/3/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Absolutely agree with all said so far. But most important from a design stand point is the ability to explain the projects and your execution thoroughly, concisely, and articulately. Researching the company is a must, know them inside and out, visit their website frequently. If they have a blog, read it. If you know with whom you'll be interviewing, read up on their bio. Be ready and able to talk about why you want to work for this company and how you would be the best fit for this particular role they are hiring for. Talk about how your career goals fit with this job. Be ready to answer the question asking you if you would be willing to leave school for this job and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Just from general interviewing practice, make sure you have questions to ask them. It's always good thing from my past experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriqjaffe Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Wear pants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Relax. It's just an interview and the whole world isn't depending on you. Even if you get this job, I'll take a wild guess and say that it won't be your only one. More than likely, you'll go through at least two or three companies, so don't stress over an interview. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Thanks for all the advice, fellas. I got the job?I'm officially a graphic designer. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logoman Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Congratulations! Now, go out and set the graphics world on fire with awesome designs everytime! No pressure, mind you.Seriously, though, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenfish13 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Congrats- If you don't mind, what is the name of the design firm you now work with? dribbble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDX Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Congrats mate, take full advantage as you are lucky and have a job doing something you truly love so cherish every minute. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriqjaffe Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 See? I bet you wore pants, right? Glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Indeed, I did wear pants. It's not with a design firm, per se?it's an in-house team. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spammy Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Congrats to you!!! Great Job on wearing the pants... I would've forgotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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