HELP! I need work experience / have Degree

[VLAHAKISA]

I'd concur that yes all you need to do is get in contact with loads of firms you are interested in working with.

With me the applications/requests for placement that attract me the most include;

- A bit of personal info and are friendly in approach.

- That attach a CV.

- That attach a portfolio...the higher quality, the more interested I am and I like to see quite a few samples. I also look for portfolios that demonstrate at least a bit of commercial awareness for business print layouts.



If you can't get paid experience, personally I'd take unpaid for the duration of the time that you are looking for paid work if you can afford to do that.

Amanda

[Minuteman Press]

It sounds obvious - but accurate spelling is also vital. An indication of the candidates attention to detail.

You would be astonished at some of the submissions I receive. Now don't start looking at my spelling / previous posting spelling!

Also - be wary of spell check. A candidate told me how fascinated they were (in detail) in astronomy. The spell check had corrected the word as gastronomy (after five minutes, the error was discovered).