The digital age has created a completely new landscape for job searching, both for potential employees and agencies looking to hire . It’s no longer about a boring cover letter and a basic CV. To secure a job in 2014, your online presence should represent you in a way that gives agencies a feel for who you are as a person and as a designer. We’ve created a list of everything you need to be doing to stand out and rise above other applicants in the design industry.

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WHAT WE LOOK FOR
IN A DESIGNER

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