Today I have start my new job title “To find a job”. I first came across this notion when I was looking for work a few years back. To treat job hunting like full time work, and today I start that. What will it entail? 5 days a week from 8.30 until 2pm, pack a lunch, head off to a work location. In this case I chose my university library, as I have access to it and it has all the resources to help me find a job. Set up at a computer with programs to prepare my portfolio. And a few design books to get ideas.
Gantt chart first month
| Task | Week 1&2 | Week 3& 4 | Week 5&6 |
| Prepare portfolio
– Research layout ideas – Create mock up design – Detail page 1 spread – Detail page 2 spread – Detail page 3 spread – Detail page 4 spread
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| – Email portfolio to Eggbox, Swinburne teachers, Facebook network, linked in
– Collect a list of design businesses in Melbourne. Alter portfolio to suit businesses. |
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| – Get involved in groups, forums, spaces where I can start a conversation with people in the industry face to face | |||
I assume that it will take a while the usual job searching time is 3 months. And it is currently the xmas period where most businesses will be winding down or going on holidays so this will give me time to update my portfolio.
