HEAD BLOG

Thinking about what I said yesterday about submitting a portfolio got me thinking. Or more accurately, remembering. Way back in 2007 Head First advertised for a graphic designer. We promised money in return for services. You know – the usual sort of thing. Read more…

When I tell people what I’m about to tell you they are surprised. The Spock eyebrow goes up and I’ve even heard the word “really” forced through their lips. You see, I’d just told them that some designers don’t even bother submitting a portfolio when applying for a job. Read more…

For students and non-students alike it seems to the application process that proves most difficult. Oddly enough, in my experience, students have it down better than those already in a job. Maybe more experienced creatives don’t feel the need to try as hard but really, this page of advice comes mostly from what I’ve learnt from them. Read more…

A letter from the University of Chester landed on my desk today and before I get around to answering it I was reminded about a subject I’ve been mulling over recently: the yearly graduation process. Read more…

At a time when the credit-economic-global-crunch-downturn-recession is at full steam and people are finding themselves devoid of an occupation, short of watching endless runs of Jeremy Kyle (other ‘Lifestyle’ shows are available), it is good to see people can still have fun when it comes to handing in their notice - I QUIT!