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Starting Out in Freelance Series

Post 1: Is Freelancing Right for You?The realities vs the perception, sole trader vs company, what self-discipline actually looks like, secondary income considerations Post 2: Setting Yourself UpIRD registration, bank …

Networking at Events

Going to industry events can be a great way to learn more about the industry, meet people in it and start your network. Even things like Coffee Chats, Meetup.com or …

NZ-specific CVs

The Basics: It’s a good idea to start off thinking about your elevator pitch, and once you have that sorted, you can weave the into your “About Me/Introduction” section. What …

Personal Branding 

A BRAND IS A PROMISE TO A CUSTOMER. It‘s what they can expect from the  company, their products or their services. It’s what differentiates a freelancer or a company from …

Networking in general

Networking is really nothing to be scared of – simply adopt a positive attitude, have an elevator pitch about yourself, some questions to ask, and follow these tips on how to …

Github Tips

GitHub Profile & README Evaluation Checklist Use this to review your own GitHub — or someone else’s — before sharing it with employers. Profile Level: Check Why it matters ☐ …

General Resume/CV Tips:

Your portfolio, CV and network are your best opportunities to get a job. An internship is another good option, although not a guaranteed job option. The Employer’s Perspective: It only …

Portfolio TL;DR:

What is a portfolio for? • Shows whether you are able to pull work together creatively and cohesively.• Represents your style, the work you have done and the work you …

Contracting and Freelancing in NZ

https://www.employment.govt.nz/starting-employment/who-is-an-employee/difference-between-a-self-employed-contractor-and-an-employee/ https://hnry.co.nz/  for 1% of your income (capped at $2000 annually), they take care of everything financial. Starting Out Basic steps: The realities: What you can offer/your niche: Portfolio and …

Usability Evaluations

WHAT IS USABILITY?Usability assesses how easy it is for a user to use the interface. It is measurable via web site usability testing with users. Testing can be done quickly …

The Graphic Design Process

Problem/Brief Research Idea Generation Concepts Keyboard Shortcuts for PS: https://fixthephoto.com/photoshop-keyboard-shortcuts.html Developments Feedback/Testing Refinements Finals Note:The Graphic Design, Web Design and UX/UI Design processes are very similar. If you’re interested, here …

Digital Hygiene

While there’s a lot of things to keep in mind, first thing’s first! Create a good filing system: Name your files logically – “poster-moodboard”, “poster-design-01”, “poster-design=print” etc. Don’t use ‘illegal’ …