Job Hunting

[Meve]

<p>I just graduated from college with a BFA in graphic/multimedia design and now I'm on the hunt for a job. What are my best options at this point. I have my resume on monster.com and have only been contacted by Creative Group(temp agency) so far. I know there are several digital artists here and would like to get some input on finding a job after college.&nbsp;</p>

[cupcakelove]

I don't know anything about jobs in the fields of graphics/multimedia design, but its not a bad idea to do temp work in your chosen field and get some real world experience on you resume.&nbsp; It will make searching for an ideal job a lot easier.&nbsp; Just a tip for dealing with temp agencies/employment recruiters, they are scum.&nbsp; They lie more than used car salesman, do not trust them any more than you have to, they work for a commison and are not your friends.&nbsp; Good luck.

[Tenbatsuzen]

<p>Being contacted by Creative Group is not a bad thing, especially given your background.&nbsp; See what they have to say... temping can lead to something permanent, and just because you're a temp doesn't mean you can't look for another job in the meanwhile.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[Tenbatsuzen]

<strong>cupcakelove</strong> wrote:<br />I don't know anything about jobs in the fields of graphics/multimedia design, but its not a bad idea to do temp work in your chosen field and get some real world experience on you resume.&nbsp; It will make searching for an ideal job a lot easier.&nbsp; Just a tip for dealing with temp agencies/employment recruiters, they are scum.&nbsp; They lie more than used car salesman, do not trust them any more than you have to, they work for a commison and are not your friends.&nbsp; Good luck. <p>Yes, as an offshoot on this, whatever salary they negotiate, don't just take it.&nbsp; The number they are giving you is after their cut.&nbsp; </p>

[BrooklynKat]

<p><font size="2">Finding work in the creative fields is a little more difficult. I don't know what else you are doing for your job hunting but you have to be very proactive.&nbsp; Monster and those sites are OK but don't expect people to just start ringing your phone after you post your resume (except head hunters and temp agencies who do in fact take a big cut).&nbsp; You really should be sending it out your resume and cover letter to any company you may wish to work for, even if they don't have a job listing posted somewhere.&nbsp; </font></p><p><font size="2">And if you get desperate, like the others said, temping is a good way to get your foot in the door.&nbsp; Good Luck!</font></p><p><img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/clap.gif" border="0" /></p>

[johnniewalker]

<strong>Tenbatsuzen</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>cupcakelove</strong> wrote:<br />I don't know anything about jobs in the fields of graphics/multimedia design, but its not a bad idea to do temp work in your chosen field and get some real world experience on you resume. It will make searching for an ideal job a lot easier. Just a tip for dealing with temp agencies/employment recruiters, they are scum. They lie more than used car salesman, do not trust them any more than you have to, they work for a commison and are not your friends. Good luck. <p>Yes, as an offshoot on this, whatever salary they negotiate, don't just take it. The number they are giving you is after their cut. </p><p> It sucks, their cut is sometimes close to what you might make which seems insane but people pay it. I got in with a company this way and eventually got away from the temp agency and just worked for them. What sucks is there is a finder's fee which I think it is kind of a c-block to you getting a job especially with a smaller business. It's like any job though, if you do well you can develop a good rapport w/ the place. Its good if you have no prospects at a permanant job or need experience. </p><p>&nbsp;Oh yeah and i love how the temp agencies act like they are looking over you.&nbsp; They will call you periodically for a second and be like &quot;how are things going?&quot;, &quot;ok&quot;, &quot;ok bye.&quot;&nbsp; I had to do their timesheets and fax them in.&nbsp; Its such a pain, but they have to act like they are somewhat connected with you.&nbsp; Ridiculous. </p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by johnniewalker on 3-14-07 @ 3:02 PM</span>

[ralphbxny]

Im 33 and having a tough time dude. Just stick with it and be aggresive.

[Tenbatsuzen]

<p>ANother thing about Monster - a lot of Phishers and Scammers use that to try and get information out of you.&nbsp; Be on guard at all costs, and don't give up your SSN's and stuff over email or phone.&nbsp; Also be prepared for whatever email address you linked to get pretty decently spammed for the next few months.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[led37zep]

Craigslist baby...craigslist.

[Meve]

Thanks for all the good advice. I really haven't done much since I graduated but I'm going to get real aggressive now and get my resume and portfolio out there. I think I need some real experience outside of a few freelance jobs i've done. That's why I'm considering this agency.

[Tenbatsuzen]

<strong>Meve</strong> wrote:<br />Thanks for all the good advice. I really haven't done much since I graduated but I'm going to get real aggressive now and get my resume and portfolio out there. I think I need some real experience outside of a few freelance jobs i've done. That's why I'm considering this agency. <p>I'll be honest, Meve... I dealt with a BUNCH of headhunters when I was looking for a job, and even though I didn't get my current gig through Creative, they were very upfront and communicative with me, which scored a ton of points.&nbsp; Creative is part of the Robert Half group, which has different divisions for different skills (accountemps, officeteam, etc.)</p><p>You really have nothing to lose by seeing what at least they have to say and see what they can do for you.&nbsp; Real world experience is real world experience... </p><p>&nbsp;</p>