MJP - Portfolio and Self Promotion for Creative Graduates

Š Martin Price 2017 Talk delivered at University of Worcester on 13 October 2017

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1. Getting your work and CV out there • Portfolio Websites • Update your website regularly • Templates can change (Behance/Adobe Portfolio) • Domain names need to be kept online

• LinkedIn is a MUST • Freelancing and self-promo social media tools are different

© Martin Price 2017 Talk delivered at University of Worcester on 13 October 2017

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2. When do I start looking for jobs?

• Now! • Grad schemes are already about to close • Companies can wait up to 2 or 3 months for the right people

© Martin Price 2017 Talk delivered at University of Worcester on 13 October 2017

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3. Format • Use a nice printer or print shop • Thicker paper, binding and covers • Think about portability – A3 maximum size • Print a couple • Don’t spend a fortune on printing

© Martin Price 2017 Talk delivered at University of Worcester on 13 October 2017

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4. Contents • 10-12 pieces of work • Brief description of the project, your thinking • Create more than 12 so that you can adapt your portfolio • Live/commissioned projects are more important to recruiters • Order the pieces so that every other one there is something amazing and is varied © Martin Price 2017 Talk delivered at University of Worcester on 13 October 2017

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5. Interview Tips • Confidence speaks volumes • Research the company and the role • Be passionate to display subject knowledge • Prepare questions to ask them • Know your portfolio • Negotiate your salary © Martin Price 2017 Talk delivered at University of Worcester on 13 October 2017