Eric Malone Reading 6
Making Yourself Known in the Marketplace.
The design community is often tight knit and difficult to break into. Networking is essential to finding your way into this circle. It is important to not become frustrated and make the most out of every contact you meet.
Leave behinds or promotional material can go along way to getting you recognized but are all but meaningless without a well crafted portfolio and resume.
It is important to present your self in a put together and confident way. This doesn't mean you must were a fancy suit and tie but a well designed exterior is necessary.
Be prepared for the worst. Bring additional flash drives, resumes, chargers and backed up files. Your visual identity can get you the interview but your personality will get you the job.
