Posted 26 July 2007, by Aaron
My life has been moving incredibly quickly recently. As you probably know I graduated last month after two years of Multimedia Design study, and since then I’ve had quite a bit of interest from prospective employers.
In fact, I’ve been gagging to tell you all about my recent job interviews (I’ve had four of them for three different employers), but couldn’t really make it public until my current employer knew what was going on.
They know what’s going on now, because I handed in my notice on Monday. On 13 August I will be starting a new job working for an Internet start-up business as a graphic/web designer.
Of the three positions I was interviewed for, I was offered three design related jobs. I say this not to be big headed, but to express how fortunate I’ve been to have the luxury to pick the right job for me.
I turned down positions in a design studio and also a web design position for a large financial company. I’ve chosen to work for a start-up business because it offers the biggest challenge. I will single handedly be responsible for establishing the design of the site and managing it on a longer term basis. What’s more, I’ll be able to take my existing experience in marketing-communications and branding, and use it more relevantly than the other positions would allow.
Here’s to the future! Looks like it’s time to update my about me page…
Thanks for the recent comments: wpsnap, David and Tara.
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Tags:Career, Creative Industry, Web Design
How exciting! Congrats!! Boy that must feel good to be offered 3 jobs right out of school. Most people end up working in a production “artist” sweat shop for a while.
Hey! Well done mate! 
Not that’s it not deserved of
course! Can’t wait to hear more about the startup too!
LMAO @ “They know what’s going on now, because I handed in my notice on Monday” 
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Congratulations and wow, 3 out of 3 thats pretty good going for a graduate, in fact thats pretty good going full stop!
Its always an exciting (an nerve racking) time starting a new job, I hope it goes well.
Jumping on the congratulatory bandwagon here, Aaron. Great job! 3/3 is superb and if you were me the choice would probably have been the same.
I’ll crack a bottle in your honour. 
Many thanks for all the kind words.
Lauren - I realise I’m very lucky indeed. I think the fact I’ve done this backwards and worked for 11 years before graduating makes me a unique prospect compared to other graduates. It’s certainly worked to my advantage. Very different to 3-4 years ago when I couldn’t find work for love nor money.
Paul - It’s a blogging policy of mine not to talk publicly about my employers, although that may change. I will of course talk about my experiences though.
It’s a great feeling handing in your notice
Tara - Another reason I think I’ve had so much joy is having web design skills. I’m new to all this so I may be wrong, but I get the distinct impression that webby people are a bit more in demand than print-graphic designers?
David - Cheers. There’ll be a bottle or two being cracked down this way too this weekend.
I’m sure you’re right about web people being more in demand. To be honest I haven’t looked for a full time job for 5 years or so so I don’t know what jobs are out there (apart from an odd glance at Creative review and design week back pages). I am sure as a print designer I am a dying breed, hence trying to get a handle on web at the moment.
That is great news Aaron! Way to rise to the challenge. I think it would be so cool to work for a start-up. Imagine the experience you’ll gain - it may serve you well later on in life.
Tara - I’m not sure print-graphic designers are a dying breed, I just think there’s more of them. At college the graphic design class was about 4 times the size of the multimedia class, and the standard was pretty good throughout the class. I think they’ll find it harder than I’ve found it to get work because there’s so much more competition for places.
Charity - Thanks I really looking forward to it. Of course a start-up is a bit risky too but at my point in life I figure it’s worth taking a risk or two.
A bit late, as I’ve been out of town, but I wanted to add my congratulations as well. I’m sure your experience stood you in good stead. Hope you enjoy your new position!
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LaurenMarie
27 July 2007, 12:42 am