Re: FN-FORUM: Portfolio

date posted 6th January 2006 23:27

Fm JD
> I have had people ask me to virtually recreate quoted sites and I have
said
> no, I will do something along the same lines but not identical, it
reflects
> badly on me as someone who claims to be a designer

...and as such a professional with all the requirements of honesty, morals
and ethics that go with. A developer or designer who breaks that
professionalism does countless damage to their peers and colleagues, as well
as to themselves.

Go for the job you want Richard, perhaps even say you've used the content of
the sites referred to as an example of you knowing your way around. The
ability to research and get information is as important as skill sets. Then
after a reasonable amount of time spent improving your skills within
employment, perhaps a site or two on the side for beer money, you should be
more prepared to survive in what is a hugely competitive and ever changing
market. We are all always learning.

On the light side, you can then post to this forum and again try going head
to head with some remarkably talented people! Perhaps assist a few newbies
too.

Good luck!

Mike A.