Hi Everyone,
I'm a graphic designer with one year's experience working for a whisky company in the north of Scotland.
I am looking to find a new position in or around London and would appreciate some advice as to how I should go about this.
As the only full time member of design/marketing staff, my current job title is Design Manager. However, I am unsure whether I should use this title in my CV - as it would seem to imply a greater level of experience than I have. When applying for jobs in London I tend to find that junior positions best match my skill profile - but would calling myself a Design Manager help or hinder my applications for these roles?
Also, I am unsure whether it's better to stay in my current job while applying to work in London, or to move down there, making myself close at hand for interview opportunities. Will an employer look more favourably upon someone who is working (albeit at the other end of the country) or someone who is local and available?
Finally, I would really like to have my CV and portfolio assessed by someone who specialises in creative industry employment. Can anyone recommend some good sources for this?
Any advice is greatly appreciated and thank-you very much in advance! :icon_smile:
John
I'm a graphic designer with one year's experience working for a whisky company in the north of Scotland.
I am looking to find a new position in or around London and would appreciate some advice as to how I should go about this.
As the only full time member of design/marketing staff, my current job title is Design Manager. However, I am unsure whether I should use this title in my CV - as it would seem to imply a greater level of experience than I have. When applying for jobs in London I tend to find that junior positions best match my skill profile - but would calling myself a Design Manager help or hinder my applications for these roles?
Also, I am unsure whether it's better to stay in my current job while applying to work in London, or to move down there, making myself close at hand for interview opportunities. Will an employer look more favourably upon someone who is working (albeit at the other end of the country) or someone who is local and available?
Finally, I would really like to have my CV and portfolio assessed by someone who specialises in creative industry employment. Can anyone recommend some good sources for this?
Any advice is greatly appreciated and thank-you very much in advance! :icon_smile:
John