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Re: FN-FORUM help and advice
date posted 1st February 2001 19:47
I am very surprised that you are unable to find any work.. I've taken a look
at your site and as far as I can see it's fine...infact it's better than
some of the designers work for me do at times (it's ok - I don't mean you
Ben!) :-)
Maybe it could be down to the content of your CV - from my personal
experience, the market is very waring of taking on new graduates with no
'commercial' experience - so the only thing I can really suggest is to
'flesh' out the content of your CV, putting more depth into any freelance
bits of work you've done rather than the emphasis on your education...if you
can prove you've got *some* commercial experience in one way or another that
you are more 'employable'.
Don't fall into the trap of lying in your CV though... don't put things down
that you can't do... but it's ok to exaggerate a little...as long as you can
back it up with the knowledge / knowhow.
If you want, email me your CV offlist and I'll take a look at it / give you
some advice on it...
I'm assuming that since you graduated from Glasgow Uni - you're in
Scotland... if thats the case - I may be able to put you in touch with some
agencies who may be able to place you in some contract/fulltime work... I'm
constantly in talks with them as I'm their technical partners... it's
entirely up to you.
Either way good luck with whatever you decide.
PS: It may be that you are phrasing your job requirements incorrectly... as
a web developer, in essence is a Technical programmer who can provide
scripting etc.... if you're into Flash and the such - you are more of a web
designer - just a thought!
HTH,
Carl.
----- Original Message -----
From: "jer wie" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 5:21 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM help and advice
> Dear freelancers
>
> I have been a member for a while and have enjoyed
> reading the chat but have only till now lurked.
> I graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in June
> last year with a Bsc in Multimedia Technology. I am
> finding it very difficult to get a job in Web
> development all the firms around seem to want at least
> six months experience and are not willing to spend the
> time or money to train people. I have spent the time
> since graduating learning Flash and various other
> programs and have had a few interviews but still no
> luck.
> I have put some adverts up in the local shops and on
> this site for my services but have had little
> response. Has anybody else been in this situation ?
> what did you do ?. Should I build an HTML site for
> www.m8media.com (done a Flash one) and try and get
> freelance work. What is the best way to promote myself
> without spending too much money.
> I have found myself in the old chicken and egg
> situation because I have had no real industry
> experience. If anyone has a spare couple of minutes
> could you check my site and give me some constructive
> criticism and advice or does anyone have to much work
> and needs to subcontract ;-).
>
> Cheers in advance
>
> Jeremy
>
> www.m8media.com
>
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