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  Breaking Into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros on Finding the Right Position for You
  Breaking Into Graphic Design
 
6 X 9, 208 pages; Softcover
ISBN 1-58115-421-6
Publication Date: Sept 2005 This title qualifies for FREE SHIPPING on orders of $50 or more

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Description Table of Contents
 
Introduction:
My Inspiration The Application Process Is Painful

Chapter 1: Interviews with Employed Graphic Designers
       Melissa Derecola
       Amy Spokas
       Sean Flanagan
       Sherene Offutt
       Ann Jordan
       Andrew Sherman

Chapter 2: Where to Find Work
       Ways to Break into the Industry
       Starting Your Network

Chapter 3: Job Search Strategies
       When to Look for Work
       Do You Need a Higher Education?
       Diversifying Your Abilities
       You Have More to Learn
       Time to Relocate?
       Research and Networking

Chapter 4: How to Package Yourself to Get Noticed
       Drafting Your RÈsumÈ
       Drafting Your Cover Letter
       Selecting and Sending Your Work Samples
       Designing Your Web site
       Applying to a Temp Agency
       Will They Ever Respond?

Chapter 5: Interviews with People Who Hire
      Anonymous
      Mariann Seriff
      Mike Raso
      Victoria Coulter
      David Tull
      Adam Gezelle

Chapter 6: How to Interview Successfully
      The Job Application
       What to Bring with You
       Communication Is Essential
       Interview Attire
       The Thank-You Letter

Chapter 7: Interview Tales
      Entry-Level Graphic Designer Position
      Layout Artist/Graphic Designer Position
      Web Designer Position

Chapter 8: Evaluating and Accepting the Right Job
      Finding a Good Fit
      A Job Offer Is Just the Beginning

Chapter 9: Interviews with Business Owners
      David Herbick
      Katie Torok
      Anonymous
      Anonymous A and Anonymous B
      Barbara Jean McAtlin
      Howard Levy

Chapter 10: The Pros and Cons of Starting a Business

Chapter 11: RÈsumÈ Gallery Thank Yous

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