This time last year...
This time last year... I was getting my end of year show ready. I was putting final touches on projects, sticking vinyl on exhibition walls and weighing out sweets to bag and label as gift for prospective employers to take home. Although strangely enjoyable it was a highly stressful time as we also had dissertations to hand in, 3 projects to hand in, competitions to apply and enter as well as creating my own website, portfolio, business cards, interactive pdfs, mailers, CV, and on top of all that we actually had to find a job which in the end was the whole point!
I do not envy new graduates what-so-ever. I would say that I am very lucky to have got my job but I did work my a*$e off to get it. So if any new graduates look at this, just keep trying! Keep designing and keep applying there are few jobs out there and someone has to get them!
I am hoping also that we at 2am get a few invites to graduate shows as fresh talent is always good for a company and I'd love to see what the next generation of graduates have done different to me.
So to all of you out there good luck, enjoy your shows and don't forget to mingle!
