Audio Essay - How I Got My First Design Job With No Experience-and Broke Into the Design Industry by Jeremy Chevallier

This week we're excited to share an audio essay by Crash marketing director Jeremy Chevallier! ---  Going to college wasn’t exactly my cup of tea—at first. Thankfully, I found my place and discovered my passion for design. This is the story of how I hacked my way into the design courses I wanted to take, which led to the opportunity to break into the design industry. I did this all while still in college, before actually getting my degree. In the episode, I cover: • why business school wasn’t for me • how I transitioned to design school • how I hacked my way into graphic design studio courses • my experience at my first design internship • why you shouldn’t sign NDAs • how I won my first real design job • why you shouldn’t lie about your skills—and just learn them before the question even comes up • how I broke into the professional design industry • the AIGA Phoenix Portfolio Review at ASU • why you should follow up asking about job listings you see online • how you should think about unpaid internships • 12 more lessons from my journey so far As a bonus, there’s an inspiring clip at the end featuring advice for beginner creatives from one of the most prominent radio hosts and podcasters out there: Ira Glass of This American Life. Enjoy & let us know on Twitter @CareerCrash how you’re breaking into your industry!