To add, Merih did not grow up in Europe and does not have the same understanding of what the symbol could imply from a European lens. Not saying it’s permissible regardless, but his actions/intentions could have been easily investigated (aka, just ask him what he meant).

I could be wrong (as a Turk living in the States and more removed from everything), but the symbol in a modern context used by people today is more shallow nationalism than racism or anything malicious.

He didn’t break a sweat vs. Turkey…walked off the field with a dry jersey. Was the easiest game to defend ever.

only mert or spiderman could’ve made that save

Update: Secured my tickets!

Thanks for sharing! I’ll share if anything changes on my side

I ordered 2 tickets on April 28 for Georgia vs Turkey match, but still haven’t received. The deadline date says June 17, which is the day before the match. Not sure if I should wait on them or expect that I won’t be going. Anyone have a similar situation?

Edit: Bought on Stubhub.

In general, no. Unless you want to teach. I had a personal goal of getting a master’s and wanting to teach, but I wouldn’t let myself get into debt. I didn’t get an MFA, but an MPS in Design Management, the “MBA” of design, so they say.

I replied with a lot more detail to another post about getting a masters in design if you want to check it out here.

Great portfolio and website. I think your work is great. Quick thoughts: - How can you have a decade of design experience but only have 2 places listed (one being freelance)? - I’d remove the intro section and make it only a one line that generally sums you up as a designer. Save the paragraph for your “About” section.

Just want to second this. I feel the same way (though I don’t have all the years of experience yet). Solid advice.

I had to learn that it’s not always about the quality of work or talent of the designer. Soft skills matter. Having a balance of both of these is key.

Currently working on advocating for myself.

Solid portfolio. Thanks for sharing your story! Congratulations on your hard work, efforts, and landing the new role—good luck!

You’re kind of right. I left recently with another job lined up. That’s what I’ve seen others do as well, so try to do the same. If you’re still there, try to network in opportunities where there are external partners (especially with your “countrymen” as they say at the Bank). I’ve seen people get new jobs that way. I moved on to a similar institution without contacts, but I have a niche skillset (relative to the Bank).

Yes!

To add to this comment, there’s also wayyy too much empty space. Move your education to that colored section. Use a lighter color and keep it black font.

Beef up your current experience and add volunteer work if it will help.

I think it’s worth mentioning in your “About” section the impressive list of clients that you’ve worked with, but I agree, the work itself isn’t worth including in your portfolio. I’ve seen designers have a list all the clients they’ve worked with without including the work in their portfolio.

Similar to other posters, it’s definitely the market. It’s just brutal. I’m seeing more hiring mangers waiting around for the unicorn or wanting guarantees by seeing you’ve already completed similar projects to the job you’re applying to. Just a few years ago, a designer could get hired on ability to work well and talent. Hiring managers and ATS want “guarantees”. Keep that in mind as you apply, try to align your cv and work if possible with the role. It’s probably less to do with you or your work. I’ll take a look at your portfolio, if that helps!

Glad I could help! :)

I got a master's, but I realized after that it won't really help you to become a creative director. Like some of the other posts mention, experience and portfolio are more important, but I'd also like to add that I've seen some people move into the creative director role by working with very well known clients or demonstrating design management/leadership experience. Most people don't understand that creative direction is more about business than design and showing that you can support the company to make money through executive creative decision making. It's not necessarily about being a good designer (although that helps!).

Helvetica or Tahoma

What programs do you use? And how should a beginner at motion design (but a trained graphic designer) start to learn? I’d love to learn how to do simple motion graphics and animation to make my designs more lively!

Interesting story! Similar boat, quit my low paying job of almost 5 years without a backup. Took so long because I do love my manager, but there wasn’t budget for a raise. I also have savings to fallback on and I’m not feeling too stressed, weirdly calm as well, but eager to start a new role.

Can you provide an update?

If you have to try hard, no

Views don’t really matter much. I look at every resume with a link and it takes up to 30 seconds to put a resume in my “no or maybe” pile. I revisit my “maybe” pile when I need to lock in 5 or so more interviews.

I was looking at your website. You need an “About” section. When you’re cleared as a maybe based on your work, hiring managers will want to know a bit more about you as a person. Also, your descriptions are great, except you don’t mention what the brand actually is (most of the time). Take your Slug Life project, I didnt’t know if it was a clothing brand or lifestyle. Is it only digital or is it a consumer brand? Explicitly state what it is. Work is solid otherwise. Good luck!

Does this advice still apply if you’re a graphic designer with 5+ years experience but want to do an industry change (from international org & ngo work to agency)?

I think you kind of answered your own question by asking the question.

Also, having 4 years leg up over candidate 2 while still being a good worker, I’ll be surprised if candidate 1 doesn’t quit soon after this decision.