Episode 10: Answering Listener Questions.

Okay, Team! A Young Designer's Guide.

In this episode, The Team answers listener questions, discusses ImagineFX Magazine, and finally answers the question, "Does Kristen own a tiara?"
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1. (07:41) How do you overcome imposter syndrome when starting your job?
2. (08:24) I'm going to be a new designer going into the field after getting married, my partners job often has us relocate to different states semi- often. How do I search for jobs and communicate my situation without making myself seem like a weakness/ liability?
3. (10:56) What is the best way to deal with not being graded for the first time? (i.e. how do you measure success without a letter grade?)
4. (12:22) Can you talk about the equipment you use in your line of work? For starters, laptop vs desktop? Mouse vs trackpad? Etc.
5. (17:22)What are some good goals to set when starting out in your first year of work?
6. (19:17) How do you guys go about, deal with, and take the next step after making a costly design mistake at your job?
7. (22:55) What are some projects that you were not sure about taking on, but you're glad you did because it turned out cool/the experience was great?
8. (25:15) How do you deal with disappointments and failures in your career, with yourself and clients you might be working with?
   1. How do you deal with disappointments in your career? When something doesn't go perfect I take it very personally, how do you get over the disappointment?
9. (26:29) Is it OK to add your own personal touch to a piece that some believe should be done a certain way? (something personal like a mark or a shape that only the artist would know or even realize was there.)
10. (30:09) What does your typical work flow look like and do you work on more than one project at a time?
11. (33:00) For someone pursuing a career in graphic design, what are employers looking for in a portfolio? How many different projects should be included? Do employers want to see sketches/before and afters? Is there such thing as too much in a portfolio? Is creating your own website to display your work better than some of the portfolio building apps (apps such as Behance)?
12. (35:49) What will my first day on the job be like?
13. (37:22) I love my job, and the co-workers and benefits are great, but im feeling bored. What should I do?
14. (39:44) I’m ready to change jobs. How do I go about scheduling interviews while still working at my current job?
15. (41:40) I’m a design student discouraged by my professors’ negative talk of the profession. So I want to ask you: do love the work, why? and how to stay motivated and driven?
16. (45:34) What should I expect my boss to talk about in my first year review?
17. (47:22) How should I address my superiors at work?
18. (48:19) I see a lot of job listings that only mention Canva as their main program. I find that program very limiting both creatively and aesthetically. Do I just apply for these jobs so I can get a paycheck and experience or do I hold out for a job that is more in the world of adobe products?
19. (51:38) How do you give critique that is honest, but not hurtful?
20. (53:29) What are the top three things new designers should be really good at?

Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark Cela
Host, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen Pericleous
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