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It’s that time again to wrap up the year, do some reflecting, and get ready for 2020... When you really think about it, every new year tends to start more or less the same way: Fresh starts. While that’s true, 2019 was something special for us for a few reasons. The most notable event of our year has to be moving into our gorgeous new offices. I...

We look at CVs all day, every day. We know how you can write a SH*T HOT CV to bag your dream job! Allow us to help you :-)  When a potential employer asks to see your CV they’re really looking for ONE thing - proof you are the ideal candidate to invest time and money in! Your CV should be pinpointing your unique selling points (USPs), whether yo...

How to stand out from the crowd… on LinkedIn LinkedIn is rapidly becoming the go to site for recruiters and job seekers, so it is absolutely crucial that your profile is active and stands out from the crowd! Whether you are a freelancer seeking your next gig, or in a permanent role and looking for a new challenge, it’s important that you are mak...

It happens to the best of us, the dreaded mind block. At some point in a graphic designer’s career, the flow of ideas can become repetitive or stale. Freelance or permanent, it’s worth remembering these 7 tips to keep your creative juices in sync… CAPTURE IT Whether it’s outside, inside, on the roof, in the sky, on the wall. If it inspires you, ...

THE EXPERTS ADVICE!  HOW TO MAKE YOUR PORTFOLIO STAND OUT Before you go off for job interviews, you want to make sure your portfolio is looking it's best, so it's really worth spending time on. So, we thought we’d help with some important pointers for presenting your graphic design portfolio to make sure you are creating the right impression. On...

Technology influences everything around us, but how much should it influence your portfolio? This is the question many designers are asking themselves when they are applying for jobs. Are the old ways best? Or, should we all move in the direction of new creative technologies when presenting our portfolios? Whether you’re a graphic designer, digi...

  Are you a Print or Digital Designer currently working in a Graphic Design job? Do you feel on edge about presenting your final creative concept to a client? Have you heard the saying “If a thing is worth doing then it’s worth doing well”?   Here are a few tips on how to ace your presentation:   Present your work using presentation mock ups app...

Union Jackson's Top 12 Freelancing Tips Freelance graphic design jobs are swift and unpredictable. The requirements are always urgent and are filled within minutes. As a freelancer, it’s important to make yourself available, i.e. reachable by phone (voice message), text message or email -  or you’ll miss out on work. Always keep CV’S and design ...

This may be a few years old now, but nothing has changed. When you're fresh out of Graphic Design Uni and job hunting, it's tough.  What advice would you give a design graduate? Chris Arnold, founder of Creative Orchestra and former creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, offers his pearls of wisdom. This is golden advice for all the new Graphic...

Building your online portfolio is possibly the most important step you can take in your graphic design career. We've decided to share some very important and helpful advice from http://www.howdesign.com/, who decided it was time for a three-part guide on graphic design portfolios and the process of building them. Included is advice from well-kno...