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Lynn Mitchell
Lynn Mitchell
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Posted by Lynn Mitchell
Lynn Mitchell
5,133 Points

Worried about getting a job.

I graduate next month from The Art Institute of TN - Nashville as a graphic/web design major with a focus on web. I know HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript, can work with bootstrap, foundation, and materialize css. When I say CSS this includes flexbox and CSS Grid I do better on the code side of things than the design side. I'm very worried about being able to get a job as a web designer or front end developer. Is there anyone out there reading this that has gotten a job with these skills? I've been told I will learn a lot on the job but it hasn't settled my nerves at all.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

As a degreed graphic designer with strong development skills, I would think you have a lot to offer which will be readily recognized by prospective employers.

Job hunting is always a bit unsettling, even for those of us who have done it many times successfully. There are a few tips I can give you to help improve your chances:

  • create a custom resume for each opportunity, emphasizing your pertinent skills
  • note: "emphasize", never exaggerate
  • the main value of the resume is to not be disqualified and get an interview
  • the interview will be the key, be prepared and confident (review interview tips websites)

Remember when you don't get the job, it's likely not a reflection on you and more likely that you had had some stiff competition. Consider it a "practice run" for the next time.

stjarnan
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stjarnan
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stjarnan
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Hi Lynn Mitchell,

Steven Parker is spot on, and instead of repeating things he said I would like to add to it. As he said, you might end up NOT getting jobs you apply to, and that's ok. What you could do when that happens is to ask for feedback, this way you could use this feedback and improve if needed.

You mention that you might look for a job as a front-end developer, my advice is for you to try one of the big frameworks just to get your feets wet considering that most companies use one of these three (At this point): React.js, Angular, Vue.js

Treehouse has a great introduction to Vue.js that was just released, and I personally believe Vue is the easiest one to start with. If you've learned Vue, learning the others will be much the same with some more pieces to them.

It's ok to be nervous, just don't let it stop you. Good luck!

Jonas