Job Search Hints

Before Starting Your Search

Update your resume and online portfolio.
Create a LinkedIn Profile (Note 1).
Design and print your business card.
Research the company.
Join an industry association like Registered Graphic Designers or the Flexographic Technical Association

Note 1. Be careful of the "add contacts" button because this will search through your contacts and email everyone to add you to their LinkedIn contacts.

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Business Cards

Include name, address, cell phone, email, and web site.
VistaPrint, design your business card, 100 cards for $18.00
Avery 28878 Laser Printer Business Cards, 90 cards for $8.27 on Amazon

Interview Questions

Think through an impactful response to “Tell me about yourself,” emphasizing your experience and abilities.
Monster.com Top Interview Questions.
Monster.com Questions for the Interviewer
Monster.com Behavioral Interview Questions

Package Design Skills

Make a 3D model of common package shapes.
Make a mockup by printing your design digitally on cover stock and manually cutting and folding.
Be familiar with flexo printing including press, plates, anilox rolls, and inks.
Recognize common packaging substrates including kraft paper, poly bags, labels, SBS, SUS, C1S, and corrugate.