u/altaerego

Problem/Goal: Hi! I’m a fresh graduate looking for advice on how I can improve my current graphic design portfolio and make it more competitive when applying for entry-level design roles.

Context: I'm a self-taught "graphic designer". Most of my portfolio consists of graphic design work from my experience in school organizations, freelance projects, and my internship. I’ve also included some information about my skills and experience.

I’m most comfortable using Canva, while my skills in Adobe tools are still at a foundational level. I’m currently working on improving those skills as well.

For some context, I didn’t graduate from an arts-related degree—I have a business degree. Multimedia/graphic design was actually the course I originally wished I had pursued, so I’m hoping to make a career shift and land my first job in a field that I’m genuinely passionate about.

I’m also aware that the current job market can be competitive, especially in the design industry, and that many entry-level positions may favor applicants with formal education in art or design.

Previous Attempts: I’ve already created a portfolio based on the work I currently have from school organizations, freelance work, and my internship. I’ve also been trying to improve my skills, particularly in Adobe tools, but I’m not sure what areas of my portfolio I should prioritize improving or what employers might be looking for from someone with my background.

I’d really appreciate any honest feedback or advice on how I can improve my portfolio, build my skills, and make myself a stronger candidate despite coming from a non-design degree.

Thank you so much! 😊

Hi! I'm a fresh grad and I want to ask for any tips on how to improve my current portfolio. My portfolio is mostly graphic design tasks from my experience in school organizations, my freelance work, and my internship. I also included some of my information, skills, and experience.

I use Canva as the platform I am comfortable with. I only have foundational skills in Adobe tools. 😓

Also, this is not in a way of downgrading myself. But I did not graduate from an arts-related degree, but from a business degree. I would say my "the one that got away" course is really multimedia/graphic deisgn so as much as possible, I want my first job to be in an environment where I'm passionate about.

I know how the current job market, specifically for this type of industry, is really in-demand for graduates who took up art-related degrees. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you so much! 😊

Hi! I’m currently a fresh grad and I’m lowkey (highkey) desperate for a job (as a panganay haha). I’ve sent hundreds of job applications (including internships) and so far, 1 pa lang internship ko.

Kaya I’m asking here if you can send me any job hiring or posts, preferably in marketing, creatives, advertising, media, or anything that falls under these industries. I may also consider other industries if it interests me.

I would also appreciate if you can give me the company name, job role, job description, and qualifications. Feel free to also message me.

Thank you so much po! 😊

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Hi! I hope someone can help me. I’m a fresh grad and, sorry not sorry, but I’m lowkey picky with jobs even though I’m disappointed with the job market and nakailang job applications na ako lol.

Are there any jobs where I can travel most of the time? Kasi goal ko talaga to travel the world, as someone na kaladkarin and doesn’t want to stay in one place only.

+ I’m a business major btw. Didn’t have the privilege to choose my passion haha.

Tyia sa sasagot! 😊