January 26th, 2012 
admin Question by Moey: Question about beginning a job in graphic design?
I’m currently 17 and I’m still in highschool. I know a lot about CSS and HTML, I practically live on the computer and have been playing around with coding and designing as a hobby for years now. I grew up using freewebs and other free hosting sites, and I am also pretty much 100% photoshop literate.
I see job openings all the time where I’m from, saying that they are seeking inexperienced junior level developers to assist with client projects. They say that the requirements are just some HTML/CSS skills, and an overall idea of how to create and modify graphics and images in PhotoShop. I have always wanted to consider these types of jobs, but I’m always worried about that they will expect of me? I don’t know much about scripts, and I have only really created fun blogging type websites for me and my friend’s personal use, so what will I be asked to do in these kind of jobs? What will they expect of me?
Also when it comes to designing a portfolio, or showing examples, does anyone know of some websites proving tips and such? Thanks !
Best answer:
Answer by Patrick Lambert
Designers don’t need to worry about PHP scripts, they typically make PSD mockups. Developers translate them to PHP scripts and such.
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I will try to answer your question. First of all beside my degree in computer i have a degree in Human Resources and may know a little bit how Employer wants from the employee.
What all the Employer want to know is you have the education and the skills to do the JOB.
What do they mean with education? It is not always a degree, if you can prove that you have read some books on the subject they MAY BE accept that as education. At school it is not from a book you learn???
Conclusion: If you don’t have a degree, at least have read and know about the subject.
As it comes to skill you have to prove that the knowledge you have you can practice it. In your case I will create several website to demonstrate your talent in design website for personal activity as well for corporate.
When you are writing your application letter try to convince them that you have the knowledge and the skills, and that you are willing to prove it if they let you work for them. Aside make it cleared you are willing and or are trying to have a degree in what you are doing.
Make a good resume. make sure you fill all project you have participate in if you don,t work experience.
And my last advise take what they offer you; start small and grow big.
The current working environment is that you need to have a college degree. Most places will just toss your resume if they don’t see a college degree on it.
You should go to college in web design and even take classes in web development.
But you can try to get temp graphic design work and find clients as a freelancer. Create your own website that showcase the work you have done so far.