So, you’re looking for a job and a pandemic is happening at the same time. Searching for a job is already stressful and the added weight of a pandemic increases the emotional distress. I always say that looking for new employment is like taking on a second full-time job. As someone who has been on the job hunt since 2020 here are some tips for conducting socially distanced interviews.
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Three Alternatives to Using Google Analytics
Google is the leader of web browsing, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore other tools to use for analytics. There are a plethora of competitors for Google Analytics which lead me to look for some companies that are being brought up repeatedly. Three services that I saw mentioned consistently were Woopra, Heap, and Matomo (Formally known as Piwik).
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Reflection of the First Year
This week officially marks the end of my first year of going back to college. Back in January, I blogged about my decision to go back to college. This choice wasn’t the easiest to make. My emotions were all over the place, and I feared the unknown probability of becoming successful after starting courses.
The Free Design Product Compromise
I have seen a post making the rounds online. The purpose of the post is to help people find free or cost-effective alternatives to the higher priced design and art programs.
Don’t Get Comfortable on a Plateau
Here’s the deal I’m going back to college.
Back in 2014, I thought I would never want to go back to college. A simple assumption based on the mentality I was happy to be done with juggling work and classes. It took two years to come to this decision. During those two years, I attempted to learn more skills on my own and through online services. I lacked the motivation and understanding to follow along loosely created programs. While still desiring to improve my skill set I settled on the idea to get an associate degree in web design (AAS).
How to Get Graphic Design Experience
These tips are for people who are interested in working in-house.
You know the struggle to get a job but you need a job for experience? The graphic design field is notorious for requiring a few years of experience before hiring someone. Below you will find a list of three methods to obtain design experience.