Ive been trying to get on a graphic design internship for months now and haven't had no luck. I'm starting to wonder is this all worth itđŠ
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- Hello Shi,What's your CV and portfolio like? Maybe you could get feedback and improve on it. This is what I did and currently doing. It can be tough to get paid design internships, but I think you are in the right place to ask for help. You're one step further in your progress. Don't give up.
- Hello Shi,I know that it can be frustrating when things are not happening at the pace that you would like them to, it is important to stay calm, do not panic and focus on the most important things which are the things that are in your power to control.The only thing in life you can control are your thoughts and actions, so Iâll leave some tips to do that and I am sure that you will achieve success in good time.⢠Do not be alarmed but cold approaches work about 2% - 5% of the time, so you must make each approach count. You must stand out from what other designers do and leave a memorable impression. No boring emails that say âgimme a job, Iâm really goodâ because a great company hears that hundreds of times a week. Be clever and original.⢠Look internally at what you could offer a company, what is your niche? what can you do better than other designers? are you especially strong with concepts? technical skills? communication skills? software knowledge? - make sure that you show your best qualities when approaching new companies.⢠If you do not have work then approach people in your immediate circle, friends, family, small local businesses to get some work for your portfolio. Play with your prices, offer discounts and bundles to get your foot in the door. Then you can use the work that you produced to get bigger clients.⢠Follow up consistently, but do not annoy companies by emailing every day, if you know that you have taken the time to research a company and made a connection with a contact it is a very good idea to keep following up so that they know you are still around. You do not need to be too pushy though, it is your job as a designer to be able to have more opportunities than you can handle, however you must put in the work of building relationships first to reap the benefits later on.⢠Follow companies that you like on social media, interact with their posts and when they post opportunities you will already be known to them. Sometimes getting a job has more to do with being âlikedâ by the company than being the best⌠maybe it shouldnât be that way but that is how many companies work.⢠If you have skills in video, you could create video presentations featuring yourself introducing projects if you are comfortable in front of the camera.⢠Keep going, be persistent about what you want, but also be flexible in your approach. If something is clearly not working then change your approach until you see positive results.⢠If a company does not want to work with you then do not take it personally. Keep your head up, stay positive and remember that you only need one yes in order to completely change your results.
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