Most people think interviews are just about answering questions correctly.  The truth is, if you ask questions during your interview it may increase your chances of getting the job.

How...?   Well, if you ask questions the employer will like that you have knowledge about the company and a high interest in the position.  This will make you more memorable than applicants that have no questions to ask.  So what kind of questions should you ask??

Ask why the position has become vacant.  Maybe someone was promoted or the company is expanding.  Remember, you are trying to see if this job is a good fit for you too.

Ask about the expectations of the person that holds this position and the goals they have for the new hire.  Try to find out what the goals of the business are, long and short term. 

Ask what the next steps are in the interview process.

It is usually best to have questions ready before you enter your interview.  That way after you are drained from answering all their questions you don't end up being the one to say "no, I think you covered everything"

There is really no set way to price design work, but there are different factors you should take into account when setting your price.

Experience should play a big role in your price.  Obviously, the more experience you have, the more people are going to be willing to pay you.  Brand identity from a well known company will cost more than a freelance designer working out of their home office.

Next to take into account is the type of work you are doing.  If you are doing a simple logo design, that will not cost as much as an interactive design or animation.

Creative jobs may not always pay the best.  The client will pay more for something that is more beneficial to their company, and if that means they need boring reports designed  they are going to be willing to pay more for that than a fancy animation.

In all reality, you have to find a price that you are comfortable with.  When you start out, you will probably have to start by charging a bit less than you want to.  Pricing is a struggle all freelancers face, but with time and experience, you will get more comfortable with it.

Seems like I may be having some luck with freelance artwork.  Just finished a "Pin the tail on the Yoshi" game for someone.  I will post photos soon.  It is so nice to be doing something I love, even if it is just something on the side.

I will have another project coming in soon, a charcoal drawing of a boxer.  People love their dogs, and I love drawing them.  If I can keep up these little projects they will help pay the bills quite nicely.  Looking forward to many more freelance opportunities.

Well, I am new to the whole blog thing but here it goes.

I recently graduated with an AAS in Visual Communications.  The job hunt has not been as successful as my studies were.  I have searched and searched, but nothing has worked out for me yet so I decided that I needed to learn how to stand out from my fellow classmates. I decided I am going to purse web design.  hopefully with my knowledge in both areas I will be able to start a career that I love.

I understand that it's an uphill battle, but I am willing to fight to get to the top.  I will do whatever it takes to prove that I am capable.