martes, 25 de octubre de 2011

Finding a Job On-line

For this assigment I had to look for two jobs online, specifically in the area of my career. I looked for an entry level job as a graphic designer, because I haven't graduated yet. I tried to find the jobs according to my qualifications and skills. They can help me developing my working experience so I can apply for senior graphic designer jobs  in the future.

The Salem Group
The first job I found was on The Salem Group, they're looking for an entry level graphic designer to do online advertisement and print material. This job would be great for me because I can definitely use the Adobe creative suite and I'm great for team work.



Quad-City Times

This was the second job I found, The Quad-City Times is looking for a talented graphic designer to work in an evening shift. I think it's great for me, because I'm able to work in a fast paced enviorement, I'm responsible and able to work with a deadline. Also designing advertisiment for web and print is my forté, along with editorial design. I love that they give you and opportunity to grow in the company, that's all I need to start my career as a graphic designer. It is kind of a dream job for me because of the developing opportunities it provides.

I would love to grow in this field because I absolutely adore my career, one succesful graphic designer I look up to is Milton Glaser  is a graphic designer, best known for the I love New York logo, his Bob Dylan poster, the "DC bullet" logo used by  from 1977 to 2005, and the Brooklyn Brewery logo.He also founded New York Mgazine with Clay Felker in 1968.
I really admire the way he uses simple and striking design, he just goes straight to solving the problem. Probably the piece I admire the most is the "I love New York" logo because it uses a pictogram (the red heart) to substitute the word "love". It is known to be the most copied logo in the world.
 

I love New York Logo


My ideal career is one like Milton's, long and filled with great memories.



 




After reading the article about the 10 tips for getting an Online job I definately agree with all of it. I think these days it is important to take advantage of the internet and social networking, to use them in a productive way to start your career or maybe solidify it. I will absolutely use it when I graduate and start looking for a job.