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  • Congratulations to all of the 3rd years who have had/are having Their graduation shows….

    Congratulations to all of the 3rd years who have had/are having Thier graduation shows…. it’s a big deal and for most it is a one time deal….. you should all be very proud of the past 3-4 years and all that you have accomplished…..There are not many websites / LinkedIn…

  • So why is this LinkedIn group so important to the current generation of graduates?

    So why is this LinkedIn group so important to the current generation of graduates? 1. This page is set up for students and graduates only (and the odd college tutor who accepts my invitation)2. This page has been running for just a few years so last year’s graduates are now…

  • So with many of you having degree shows……

    So with many of you having degree shows, getting your results and no doubt building up to your graduation ceremony and ball, here’s a quick lesson from someone who is almost 30 years down the road from you….. 1. take your college friends on your career journey….2. the best network…

  • If I asked you to describe a DOOR on your project what would you say?

    If I asked you to describe a DOOR on your project what would you say? If you talk about finishes, handle styles, architraves and glass inset designs then that’s fine for visuals….. But if you start talking about:Fire ratingStandard door sizes and thicknessesIntumescent smoke sealsVision panel beading detail i.e. hockey…

  • Track your job application….

    Track your job applications with a decent spreadsheet covering the following columns: numberdatefound (ie.linkedin)rolelocationagency contact name/emailagency phone numberdate emailed infodate to follow up call/emaildate of interviewsuccessful/unsuccessfulfeedbacklessons learnt

  • Here’s something for all the graduate job seekers:

    Here’s something for all the graduate job seekers: 1. Last year’s graduates are celebrating 1 year at a their design company2. Google that company and research them and that design sector, location etc and see if you would like to work there ….3. Reach out via LinkedIn and say hi,…

  • So last weekend I went to the Oxo barge to see the multi university graduates show…… 3 things I’m going to say about the show: PassionPerspectivePride Passion can be seen in all the work. This isn’t a statement about the best work, the most talented designers or the most technical.…

  • What is design? It is not ALL about producing drawings, being creative and sourcing/creating imagery. It is often much more than this….

    What is design? It is not ALL about producing drawings, being creative and sourcing/creating imagery. It is often much more than this…. This is what my typical daily chores involve: problem solving with contractors on site at speedvalue engineering designs for time savingand costsresolving unforseen issues with contractors i.e. delete…

  • how to re label your part time job experience…

    how to re label your part time job experience in your CV to align and assist your design career….. these skills are experienced by most of you, perhaps you just haven’t realised how to realign or sell them better for your design career….

  • Have you planned yr 5 year road map?

    Have you planned yr 5 year road map? Where is your career going to go and how fast? What skills are you going to develop to get ahead? What skills will you learn outside of work to move on? Treat yr career like a project and time manage and plan…