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"A portfolio is a design problem."

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ARTICLES
Presenting | AIGA ARTICLE |
Writing your resume | AIGA ARTICLE |
Top Mistakes | AIGA ARTICLE |

:- Top 10 Coverletter Tips
:- Coverletters made simple
:- 6 ways to bomb an interview
:- 3 steps to a successful interview
:- What motivates you
:- Why do you want to work here
:- Interview Pointers
:- Six Answers
:- Avoid non-verbal mistakes

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examples of coverletters... | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |

Dear Mr. Example (always address it and use the proper form)

With a great desire to be a part of a design team, I am writing to you to express my interest in BrandX ’s creative department. As expansive as the design world is, I feel that my passion belongs to the creation of brand and identity design.

In May 2007, I will be graduating from the University of Kansas, having earned a BFA in Design, with a concentration in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History. As a design student and future graphic designer, I would describe myself as an articulate person, with an extreme enthusiasm for the creative process. I hold skills of diligence and organization and my process is comprehensive, thorough and done with great depth of focus. Using my interest in photography, I spent the summer of 2006 exploring the culture and economy of China, capturing its details through a camera lens.

What I find most appealing about BrandX’s creative strategy is the importance of the relationship between a brand and its consumer. An identity is not just about visuals, but also about the consumers’ experience. It is clear that BrandX’s success in campaigns such as Example A and Example Bis due to the attention given to building a pleasing experience for the consumer. I believe that this is essential when creating a positive consumer-brand relationship.

Thank you for taking the time to look over my resumé. I will contact you within the next week to set up an appointment for us to consider its contents and speak further about BrandX’s creative team. I appreciate your time and consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Jackie Bookman

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