Smash the Graphic Design Job Market: Pro Tips for Beating Out the Competition!

Design Nerd
3 min readJan 2, 2023
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Are you a creative looking to break into the graphic design industry but don’t know where to start? 🤔

Applying for a graphic design position can feel like a high-stakes game of musical chairs — you’re competing against other creatives and it’s a race to snag the best seat!

It’s an exhilarating, nerve-racking experience that can be thrilling… or downright devastating.

Think of it like speed dating — you only have a few minutes to make a great first impression.

You have to show your skills and put your best foot forward with every interaction, just like you would in a romantic relationship.

And then there’s the waiting game. After submitting your application materials, you find yourself in a kind of limbo, constantly wondering if someone else has won the ‘prize’ yet.

It’s like waiting for a text back after a steamy date with a crush — will you get the job or is someone else taking your spot?

Here are tips to help you compete and stand out from the graphic design crowd: 👇

✨ Keep Your Portfolio Fresh

Think of it like having fresh fruits in your fridge — you don’t want them sitting around too…

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Design Nerd

Futurist analyst exploring the intersection of tech, AI and design through a Singaporean lens to envision digital experiences.