HELP!Looking for a job!

[coconut]

Hi,

I'm fresh graduate in Graphic Designer. I'm looking for some freelance jobs. Does anyone know how to find the freelance jobs? Is it need to find a agency?

I'm finding a full time job,too. But I'm still unemployed about 5 months.
I have sent 400 CV out ,but still no feed back.

Does anyone can introduce some company/freelance jobs to me?
THANKS!!!

[Alby]

Did you follow-up via email or telephone call on any of the 400 resumes sent?

What professional experience do you have?

You may consider:
1. doing informational interviews with professionals in your field to better learn what type of projects companies are doing or have in the pipeline.

2. Utilize the career centre at your former school

3. Utilize the alumnae of your former school - contact the development office to assist you.

4. Attend various professional events in to meet professionals and business people - go with a savy business card that just has your name, degree name, telephone and email. Remember people don't offer a card unless you offer a card.

Keep in mind if getting a position is more than just sending resumes... there are various other aspects that can give you an advantage.

Honestly a majority of freelance jobs come because of contact and networks that you have to build.

It would not hurt to get a linkedin account of you don't already have one...put in key words phrases into you descriptions that are relevant to your desired profession. Link in with some open networkers and join relevant online professional groups as this will help direct any headhunters or people looking for freelancers to your account.

[coconut]

reply-Alby :

Thank you for your message.I will consider your suggestions.
THANK YOU!
I got a higher diploma of Graphic and Multimedia design.
o.....that 400 mails are also no feed back.
And the some director know me that I'm a fresh graduate student,so
ignore me.
Actually,many of my classmates are still unemployed.It's so upset.

[Alby]

Coconut,

You need to take a more proactive approach to seeking a job. No doubt times are hard and most companies have a hiring freeze and are laying people off.

Companies are NOT going to provide feedback to you on your CV/ resume as they have too many to go through and not enough time to do so. If you want feedback on your CV / resume I would suggest that you approach the career development centre at your former school, business professionals you know among family and friends, and even the professors and alumnae from your former school.

Also, being a fresh graduate has little to do with being ignored by Director level most likely it is your approach and how you are presenting yourself. Also, you should consider senior /middle management as well.

Instead of benchmarking yourself with your classmates you should be spending your time trying to distinguish yourself from them. As a professional business person I want to bring someone on board with new and fresh ideas that will contribute to my projects, team growth and affect my business at the bottom-line. I do not want someone who is going to give me the same as everyone else and be comparing themselves to everyone else but who is going to stand out among the rest.

Moving forward, you may want to consider approaching companies / firms to do a non-paid internship to gain work experience. This is an option and is better than not gaining work experience during these difficult times. If you do go this direction be prepared, that internships typically are NOT posted but created by those who approach a company. If you do this be sure to know the background of the company past and if possible existing projects/initiatives - sell your skill sets, abilities and freshness to approach. This is done through informational interviews. This link will give you an idea on how to approach an informational interview:
Informational Interviewing Tutorial: A Key Networking Tool

Often HK base companies don't know how to take on an intern and utilize the developing skill sets of an intern. HR departments rarely entertain the idea. So be prepared to market your emerging skill set and abilities.

These links will give you an idea on how to approach companies for an internship:
Internship Advice for College and High School Students
How to Get the Internship - The Inside Job (usnews.com)
How to Get the Internship You Want :: WetFeet

Although, these articles are mainly written from non-Hong Kong publications the principles and approach is the same.

Again, to truly secure something is to be more proactive about it.

[YorkieDoggie]

Coconut,
I think Alby is giving you very good advise, but honestly i don't see your effort in ur reply.......... now the market is very competitive, I am now hiring management trainee too, how I ask my colleague to sort out the resume for my review and consider to have interview.......... MUST HAVE NON-STANDARD COVER LETTER, MUST DID THE RESERACH ABOUT THE COMPANY AND DECRIBE HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMPANY, OUTSTANDING RESUME (not just put everythign in, but something that is suitable for the job dutie being describe) etc.....
I know it's tough in this econ situation but really wish you LUCK!!!

[coconut]

thanks Ably and yorkie Doggie.
thank you for giving me some good suggestions.

[ytv]

Hi

I'm looking for a full time/part time, freelance graphic designer, please could you send me your CV, [email protected]

I work for a print and design company and I'm looking for a graphic designer who can do childrens and adult illurstartions, most of our product are children based.

Look forward in hearing from you

feel free to call for more information


Yani Tsang

98586008