1) Get familiar with job market. Do a research about graphic design employment. Find job advertisements as much as you can. After that, you may have some idea about the job market. see BPOVIA’s advertisment at http://www.bpovia.com/

2) Be careful of your cover letter and resume. The list of your education, working experience and personal detail is not enough for your future employers. You need the cover letter to fit the particular job you applied. In this letter, you should highlight your personal ability and how you are able to meet the demands of this job.

3) The techniques of your résumé’s presentation. According to the research, most people only can remember the first and last things. It is good ideas that have a nice beginning and a deep impression at the end.

4) Clear and define your career options. Make sure what kind of jobs you want. You want a full –time job or want more experience before you can a real full-time job.

5) Think about your personal website. It is not only a website. It may be able to help you communicating with other designers even with professionals. Also, the website shows a part of your personal ability of design.

OK, you already have some ideas about how to get a real job. Find more tips, please see tomorrow’s post: ‘Ten Useful Hints for Getting Your First Job – Part Two – BPOVIA’