602 - Angus MacPherson Talk (Employability Fortnight)

• Branding at the centre of work
  - All design elements feed back to this.
• Career path isn't linear.
• "Success is the ability to move from failure to failure without diminishing enthusiasm"
• Don't get too comfortable being told what to do (this doesn't happen in the real world)
• Portfolios are like instagram, they're highlight reels
  - Don't feel as though your design isn't good enough when you see someone else's portfolio. 
• It's important to move around and test places out at the start of your career.
  - Go and explore
  - Will help you meet people and expand your network. 
• Broadening your idea of success is really good, helps reduce burnout. 
• Failure isn't the end, it's not terminal. This is when you'll learn the most.
• Be curious, can't fix problems you're no aware of.
• Be humble, it's okay not to know.
• Trust the process
• Make room for self initialed briefs, but remember they are a privilege.
• For Advertising work go ot:
  - Instagram
  - Website
  (Good work will get noticed)
• Portfolio:
  - Retailer the portfolio depending on the job, don't change who you are but showcase what's appropriate. 
• Speculative emails are important for planting seeds
• London as a place to work is becoming less important. Other cities like Leeds, Manchester, Bristol and Glasgow are moving up.
• Mentioned looking for work on design job boards like 'if you could'? (look into these)
• Important for you to know what you do so others can see if you fit in or not.