Comments on: Tips for finding and securing graphic design jobs

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:49:10 +0000

My pleasure, Tin. I keep meaning to post another short video. I’ll see what I can come up with. As for contacting the other studios/agencies, what have you got to lose?

By: Tin

Tin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:16:59 +0000

Thanks so much David,
These are all the info that I am seeking for. I was wondering if I should email them or make a cold call to a place where I love to work. I used to think that it seem daunting to email them because it make the potential employers think of me as lacking of confidence, and try to hide the personality. But also don’t know what to ask if I would make a call.

Your video helps a lot for me to make a decision of how to contact them. I am currently intern at one place, but I also love to work at other places I am dreaming of, but they are much more bigger than where I am interning, should I contact them? They are full of talented designers and not hiring.

It’s so great seeing you on vedio.

By: Joseph Conlon

Joseph Conlon — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:09:26 +0000

Great video David, very interesting. Will take a look at that book.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:24:43 +0000

Hi Zane, thanks for the compliment, and for buying my book. Hopefully you’ve received your copy by now. A belated happy new year to you, too!

Cheers, Robert. I’ll take any chance to poke a little fun at myself for being crap.

By: Robert Anthony

Robert Anthony — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:02:26 +0000

David,
Good tips and advice. Glad to see a sense of humor with the ‘scrap that’ clip!

By: Zane Parker

Zane Parker — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:04:44 +0000

Hi David!

It’s great to see that your vlogging now. I’ve wondered about the portfolio lately myself. I’m a corporate in-house designer and have often wondered if I am doing a disservice to myself by not keeping the portfolio updated since I don’t have to worry about new clients, projects, ect. But, I really should update my site. I’ve neglected it for about 7 years.

I’m getting into blogging currently and the video aspect is very interesting. I just wanted to tell you that I find you to be very inspirational and I hold you in high regard as a designer and business person.

Seeing your vlogs is impressive because it’s more personable and you DO seem approachable. Keep going with the vlogging. You’ll get used to it I’m sure. Keep up the great work.

By the way, I bought your book. Can’t wait to get it and add it to the collection.

Happy New Year to you and all the best in 2010!

By: John

John — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:43:03 +0000

Great post!

I enjoyed the video! It is very helpful!

By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:37:49 +0000

Good luck with the internship, Jon. Who’s it with? Hoping everything works out well.

Graeme, you’re very welcome, and a very merry Christmas to you, too.

By: Graeme

Graeme — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:28:55 +0000

Just a note to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts – timely information, concise, understandable, readable. You are truly a genius especially to those of us who aspire to be nearly as good as you. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas

Best wishes
Graeme

By: Jon Liebold

Jon Liebold — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:30:20 +0000

Thanks for the video. I actually had an interview for an internship this morning :).

I will be putting your other tips to use as well as I look for work in Ontario and set my sites on Europe as well.