Reading #9 +10+ 11

In the following chapters of "How to be a Graphic Designer without loosing your soul", Shaughnessy emphasized on the importance of learning from the environment. Finding the first job is difficult, especially in today's economy, but the drive to learn and to take advantage of from whatever is around should be the primary goal. Learning continues throughout a graphic designer's working life and each failure should be analyzed critically to uncover the mistakes and avoid them in future. Hence, working in a company, as an apprentice, or as a freelancer should be decided with care, as they not only mold your carrier but also your personality and thoughts which represent in your works.

Having a good portfolio is an asset, but its equally important for an individual to market himself and his work. Poor communication, inappropriate presentation of one self, and unpunctual are all the signs of lack in

interest in the job. The key to successful job interview is same as a key to any effective design- research and attention to details. While being interviewed one's every action is seen under a microscope by everyone you interact with for an interview. Knowing about the companies past works, being polite and respectable to all the employees are the traits for a favorable response from an interview. These traits might sound trivial but they are very crucial for any interview or even while presenting an idea to a client.

Working in anywhere one should be equally truthful to work and his college as one would be himself. This mantra and a positive attitude towards the critiques is my learning from the undergrad school. I choose graphic design as my major because I liked creative works and now as a senior student I not only enjoy creating design but I like to create works that helps me to express myself and connect in ways which were difficult or impossible to reach.