Archive for 'Networking' Category

Useful vs. Valuable as an Employee

As a Graphic Designer, one is hired because his/her education and skills are useful to company to perform job duties. However with hard economic times, jobs are not as secure which means being not only useful, but a valuable asset can help to prevent your position from reaching the chopping block of layoffs and even [...]

Freelance Business Material Check List

Here is a quick list of basic items to get you started if you’re planning on going into business for yourself. (Note: This does not include all the legal and tax requirements, for those you should see a professional. I’m only a designer.) Must Haves: Scope of Work document (See article: Tips For Managing a Design [...]

Networking When You’re the Youngest Person in the Room

First of all, get over it! Other people may focus on your age, but your focus should be on networking and making connections, not what other people think. You’re young, you can’t change that fact, but you’re ambitious. That’s what matters.

I frequently network, I am often the youngest person in the room and occasionally I hear comments about my age. How do I deal with it? I am outgoing, friendly, and confident. Just because I am young doesn’t mean I do not know what I am talking about. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, a good portfolio, and I handle multiple clients at a time. Once they to talk to me about design and web development they realize that I am qualified for the job.