As a student you don't often get a lot of information on "nontraditional" options available after graduation. This talk will cover the highs, lows, and resources that will help with
- Freelancing
- Remote work
- Agency structures (specifically, the non graphic design positions)
- In-house work
10. GENERALLY…
IT’S PROBABLY WHAT YOU WENT TO SCHOOL FOR!
FAST-PACED
EXCITING
INTERESTING WORK
SPECIALIZATION
SURROUNDED BY OTHERS PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR FIELD
11. CONSIDER…
OPENINGS MIGHT BE HARD TO COME BY
GENERALLY NEED SOME EXPERIENCE
FAST-PACED (AKA BURN OUT)
NOT ALWAYS RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR WORK
YOU DON’T DICTATE THE STANDARDS (SOMETIMES)
16. GENERALLY…
FOCUS ON ONE BRAND
BREADTH OF EXPERIENCE
LESS FRANTIC PACE
NOT CLIENT-DRIVEN
MORE RESOURCES
CAN TRY LOTS OF PROCESSES, TOOLS, APPROACHES
22. FIND CLIENTS
WORD OF MOUTH!
MEETUPS, FRIENDS/FAMILY, FORMER EMPLOYERS, FRIENDS,
LOCAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AREA COMPANIES OR
AGENCIES IN CRUNCH TIME
28. CONSIDER…
HARDER TO BE HIRED WITH NO EXPERIENCE
EASIER TO WORK LONGER HOURS
NEED SOLID COMMUNICATION SKILLS
MIGHT NOT GET TO KNOW COWORKERS AS WELL
YOUR HOME NOW = YOUR OFFICE
ALWAYS NEED RELIABLE INTERNET
PAY NOT SCALED TO LOCATION