Career Paths & Progression

I left a job because of the way that I was treated Is it too late to do something about it now?

Do you find being a creative director fulfilling or stressful?

When in an important meeting I find I get shaky and turn red. How can I control it?

What's the most creative way of getting a job?

What was your first role and how did it lead to where you are now?

How can I tell if moving into management is right for me?

How do I keep motivation after being rejected

What’s the best piece of career advice you have been given?

How can I stay in touch with the same studio hiring manager over time without being annoying?

How should i frame my decision to close my business and not be seen as a failure?

Do careers need to be passion driven to feel meaningful?

Will it really make a huge difference if I get experience working in London and New York?

How can I have a baby and run a business?

How do I redefine myself after time off, a rapidly changing industry landscape and amidst a world in turmoil?

When do you know it's time to quit your job?

How do I quit my job without burning bridges?

What culture red flags should I look out for when interviewing?

How can I know if I'm ready to go from junior to midweight designer?

How long do you spend looking at someone’s folio? How can it stand out?

When reviewing portfolios, how important is process v.s. outcome?

Is it humbling to apply for junior roles at 27?

How to sell myself but in an honest way?

Is age the barrier to job opportunities despite 25 years of experience in graphic design?

Is my age affecting job rejections? How to overcome?

When do you know to leave a job?

How do I go about landing an internship at an agency?

How do you go about finding a job with little to no experience?

What are the benefits of having a mentor?

What are some red or green flags to look out for as a junior designer?

What are your thoughts around knowing where you want to go in your career?

Have you always known what you wanted to do?

Is it wrong to plan for a family after a promotion?

How do I ask for a promotion or pay rise?

I got really high marks at uni but I am constantly getting knocked back when applying for jobs. Why?

How do I overcome the fear of failure in transitioning into a new career?

How do I change careers and still retain my salary band?

How do I find the motivation to search for my next role when I've experienced burnout?

What's the right number of months or years before you should get a promotion?

How do I get a job as an international student on a work visa

How do I break into a creative role without experience of being a creative?

Will I be judged negatively for a cv that shows a lot of roles over a short period of time?

How can a mature aged student deal with feeling less qualified than their peers while being older?

I'm a parent and having difficulty finding part-time work. Do you see this changing in the design field?

How do you check up on someone who's struggling with their creative career?

How do I find a part-time job as a returning mother to the design industry?

Are there any tips and tricks you would give to a graphic design student who's only just starting out in the industry?

I feel like everyone I know is looking for a new job. Should I? What if I miss out on an opportunity?

Since University, completing a graphic design degree I have barely kept my head above water. It's been 9 years, should I pack it in?

I loathe self promotion. How can I network and promote myself without losing my soul?

Any tips for new grads entering the workforce and staying motivated on entry level jobs?

How can I market myself better when going for a startup position?

How do I explain gaps in my CV for mental health reasons?

How can a mature aged student deal with feeling less qualified than their peers while being older?