jd307 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hey all! I would like to ask a question to all of those users who live (or work) in the UK. How did you first start out in the web design world? I have recently graduated at University, so I have skills in coding for the web as well as graphics and multimedia skills. I have been applying for jobs around London and Essex (my hometown), but after about 60-75 applications I haven't had as much as an interview yet. Okay, most of the jobs I apply for say "you need at least 2+ years of experience" but they do not seem to call academic experience.. or my portfolio.. as experience. I am just wondering if anyone had any advise as to how I could break into this industry without previous commercial experience? I have posted my portfolio site on the "Website Critique" board to get comments from people, as this "could" be putting people off.. but in my opinion it isn't THAT bad. Haha. Any thoughts or advise would be appreciated. Thanks all Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/208223-web-design-employment-uk-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Why not try some freelance work just to get experience. I used to do work for free years ago so I had something to demonstrate the skills I had aquired. Companies will see this as positive. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/208223-web-design-employment-uk-question/#findComment-1088478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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